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The Shame Game: Overturning the Toxic Poverty Narrative

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The Shame Game: Overturning the Toxic Poverty Narrative - O'Hara, Mary
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What does it mean to be poor in Britain and America? For decades the primary narrative about poverty in both countries is that it has been caused by personal flaws or 'bad life decisions' rather than policy choices or economic inequality. This misleading account has become deeply embedded in the public consciousness with serious ramifications for how financially vulnerable people are seen, spoken about and treated. Drawing on a two-year multi-platform initiative, this book by award-winning journalist and author Mary O'Hara ...

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The Shame Game: Overturning the Toxic Poverty Narrative 2020, Policy Press

ISBN-13: 9781447349266

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