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Legitimate Protest and the Construction of "Reason" w/ Stefanie Lyn Kaufman-Mthimkhulu

Aug 8, 2024
Stefanie Lyn Kaufman-Mthimkulu, a scholar on settler colonialism and sanity perceptions, dives deep into the discourse surrounding Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation. She challenges the stigma connecting mental illness with dissent, arguing that such narratives undermine legitimate protest. The conversation highlights how societal views of madness often delegitimize acts of resistance, urging a critical reassessment of mental health within activist spaces. Kaufman-Mthimkulu advocates for understanding mental health through the lens of social justice and historical context.
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