{"product_id":"mothering-at-the-margins-black-mothers-raising-autistic-children-in-the-uk-9781916985001","title":"Mothering at the Margins: Black Mothers Raising Autistic Children in the UK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can an interdisciplinary investigation into the lives of Black mothers raising autistic children in the UK encourage us to scrutinise systemic barriers and advocate for change?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from personal experience of raising autistic children, as well as a hybridised theoretical framework of Black Feminisms, Critical Race Theory, and Critical Disability Studies, this pioneering text offers an unparalleled lens into the intersecting spheres of race, gender, and disability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough individual testimonials, critical assessments of current practice, and actionable solutions, authors \u003cstrong\u003eClaire Malcolm and Melissa Green\u003c\/strong\u003e compel readers to confront and dismantle the triad of oppression faced by these mothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmplifying and validating the often-marginalised voices of Black mothers of autistic children, this book is ideal reading for students of Gender Studies, Disability Studies, Black Studies, Special Educational Needs, Social Work, and Psychology, as well as policy makers and educational administrators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMalcolm, Claire:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Claire Malcolm is a Lecturer in Politics at the Open University.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreen, Melissa:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Melissa Green is a former Primary School Teacher and Lecturer in Education (Primary) at the Open University.","brand":"Lived Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51806110056722,"sku":"9781916985001","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_350d85a3-2677-4cbb-9cbb-fedc79752b8f.jpg?v=1765976673","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mothering-at-the-margins-black-mothers-raising-autistic-children-in-the-uk-9781916985001","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}