• These are words and themes I found recurring in the literature.

• If not ‘normal’ then it becomes either the individual’s problem or a state problem.

• Non-normality viewed from the perspective of tragedy which has to be ‘fought’ to be overcome, or ‘dealt with’ by the state.

• Theme of ‘us and them’ remains even with positive language

December 2008

Jane Bringolf Confirmation of Candidature Presentation UWS