New Book Alert - Stratification Economics & Disability Justice
- Keisha Bentley-Edwards, PhD
- Jul 11
- 1 min read
As co-author of Stratification Economics and Disability Justice, I’m proud to share how this book reimagines how we study and address inequality in the U.S. Alongside Adam Hollowell, we explore how the insights of Black disabled activists can transform economic analysis. Too often, ableism is left out of conversations about systemic injustice. We argue that it must be considered alongside racism and misogyny to fully understand disparities in employment, health, wealth, and education.
This book bridges the gap between activism and academia, challenging traditional hierarchies in economics. We highlight the limitations of conventional data and offer intersectional research methods that better reflect lived experiences. Most importantly, we propose public policies—rooted in disability justice—that can lead to fairer employment, healthcare, and education systems. Black disabled activists have long led this work. It’s time economic theory caught up.
Have your library request Stratification Economics and Disability Justice or use it in your classes. You can also buy it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or other booksellers...
Our publisher, Cambridge University Press, shared our blog post on the fifteen eighty four site - take a look.
An added treat, Adam has written more about our book and how it came to be. Check out his excellent Substack, From The Ethics Desk.
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