Episode 112: Systemic Gaslighting Obscures the Facts About the Financialisation of Colleges

“Today’s episode discusses the detrimental effects of the financialisation of higher education on autistic students. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, argues that the narrative of college as a guaranteed path to success is a harmful myth that exploits autistic students' trust and vulnerabilities. This system, driven by revenue bonds and profit maximisation, leaves autistic graduates burdened with unmanageable debt and limited employment opportunities due to systemic ableism. Dr. Hoerricks calls for systemic reforms, including debt forgiveness and challenging the college-only narrative, to create a more equitable system that prioritizes student well-being over profit. Ultimately, they emphasise the need to address the structural barriers autistic individuals face in education and employment.”

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/the-college-debt-trap-how-autistic

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