Education and Disability in the Global South ― New Perspectives from Africa and Asia

Education and Disability in the Global South brings together new and established researchers from a variety of disciplines to explore the complexities and dilemmas encountered in providing education to children and young people with disabilities in countries in South Asia and Africa.

Applying a range of methodological, theoretical and conceptual frameworks across different levels of education systems, from pre-school to higher education, the contributors examine not just the barriers but also the opportunities within the educational systems, in order to make strong policy recommendations.

Together, the chapters offer a comprehensive overview of a range of issues, including a nuanced appreciation of the tensions between the local and global in relation to key developments in the field, critiquing a globalized notion of inclusive education, as well as proposing new methodological advancements in taking the research agenda forward. Empirical insights are captured not just from the perspectives of educators but also through engaging with children and young people with disabilities, who are uniquely powerful in providing insights for future developments.

Nidhi Singal is Reader in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge, UK.

Paul Lynch is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Disability, Inclusion and Special Needs at the School of Education, University of Birmingham, UK.

Shruti Taneja Johansson is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Education and Special Education at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.