| Title | : | Psychedelic Justice: Toward a Diverse and Equitable Psychedelic Culture |
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| ISBN | : | 0907791859 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780907791850 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 |
| Publication | : | Published September 14, 2021 |
As psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapies explode into the popular consciousness, what does it mean to cultivate and embody a psychedelic renaissance that learns from the past and prepares for the future?
From cultural appropriation and sustainability to diversity, inclusion and venture capitalism, Psychedelic Toward a Diverse and Equitable Psychedelic Culture examines the history of psychedelics, celebrates its present moment and contemplates how advocates and policymakers can shape the future integration of psychedelics into general society.
An anthology of essays written for the Chacruna Institute and edited by its co-founders Bia Labate, Ph.d, and Clancy Cavnar, Psy.D, Psychedelic Justice highlights the need for an inclusionary, societal-level approach to the psychedelic renaissance. In addition to psychedelics and drug policy, works in this book examine psychedelics in the contexts of capitalism, Indigenous traditions, reciprocity, sustainability, mental health, diversity, sex, power, and more.
A mirror of the vision for a more inclusive psychedelic future, Psychedelic Justice highlights voices that have been long marginalized in Western psychedelic women, queer people, people of color, and Indigenous people. Essay authors include Labate, Cavnar, Belina Eracho, MPH, Bill Brennan, Ph.D (C), NiCole T. Buchanan, Ph.D, Erika Dyck, Ph.D, Jeanna Eichenbaum, LCSW, Sean Lawler, MFA, Monnica T. Williams, Ph.D, ABPP and more.
With a focus on radical cultural transformation as the guiding force behind visionary social change and the future of psychedelics, Psychedelic Toward a Diverse and Equitable Psychedelic Culture, is a guide for a more inclusive and equitable tomorrow.
Psychedelic Justice: Toward a Diverse and Equitable Psychedelic Culture Reviews
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As is tradition with anthologies it was hit and miss.
Some pieces offered a truly critical understanding or explorative framework of a tension within the psychedelic culture. Whilst others were rather dull and repetitive. Could be because some are purely academic or for folks otherwise professionally involved eg. conferences and ceremonial spaces etc.
Some of my favorite were:
1.Mestre Irineu: A Black Man Who Changed the History of Ayahuasca
2.Mazatec Perspectives on the Globalization of Psilocybin Mushrooms
3.The Revolution Will Not Be Psychologized: Psychedelics' Potential for Systemic Change (And the other two from Section 3)
4.Psychedelic Masculinities: Reflections on Power, Violence and Privilege
5.Beyond Prohibition of Plant Medicines [Even though I disagreed]
I'd recommend picking and choosing which pieces to read -
Explores a variety of issues which are currently challenging those working in the field of psychedelics.
Issues include sexual abuse, identity group power inequities, mistreatment and lack of respect for Indigenous peoples, their knowledge, and traditions, as well as the challenges of legalization and access. Well worth reading and a good contribution to the conversations that need to be happening. -
Way to bash your white female allies.
