Lexington Books
Pages: 166
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978-1-66690-580-9 • Hardback • January 2024 • $95.00 • (£73.00)
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Magnus Mfoafo-M'Carthy is professor of social work at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada.
Jeff Grischow is associate professor of history at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada.
Festus Moasun is assistant professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada.
Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
Part 1: Setting the Context
Introduction
Chapter 1: The History of Disability in Ghana
Part 2: Experiencing Disability and Disability Stigma
Chapter 2: Culture and Disability in Ghana
Chapter 3: Religion, Spirituality and Mental Illness in Ghana
Chapter 4: Stigma, Discrimination and Impact on Individuals with Disabilities
Chapter 5: Stigma, Discrimination and Impact on Ghanaian Families
Part 3: The Way Forward
Chapter 6: Doing Disability Research in Ghana: Lessons Learned and Recommendations
Conclusion
References
About the Authors
Researching stigma and discrimination was and will continue to be a valuable scientific adventure for scholars interested in disability research. This book brings to the fore the processes that promote stigmatization and discrimination of people with disabilities and their significant others in Ghana. The lived experiences presented in this work calls for action for all Ghanaians, including policymakers and implementers. This vital work is essential for undergraduate and postgraduate disability and social work students.
— Kwesi A. Kassah, University of Tromsø