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Sexuality and Social Work
- Julie Bywater - University of Chester, UK
- Rhiannon Jones - Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
October 2007 | 168 pages | Learning Matters
Sexuality remains a neglected and largely taboo area within practice, but it can be a demanding aspect of social work. Social workers may be familiar with the importance of issues such as racism and ethnicity, but sexuality is also a very significant part of people's lives, closest relationships and sense of identity. This valuable resource introduces the topic, using a combination of perspectives to consider sexual diversity and examining related issues across the life course, including sexual orientation, disability, HIV, sexual abuse, mental health and sexual exploitation.
Introduction – Setting the scene: Sexuality and sexual orientation
Sexuality, terminology and theoretical perspectives of sexuality
(Hetero)sexuality and diversity
Sexuality, young people and social work
Sexuality, older people and social work
Sexuality, disabled people and social work
Sexuality, HIV and social work
Sexuality, sexual violence and social work
Sexuality, best practice and social work
Conclusion
References
Glossary
Index
This is a valuable read for both students and lecturers alike. A very useful teaching resource giving details of perspectives to consider sexual diversity and examining related issues across the life course, including sexual orientation, disability, HIV, sexual abuse, mental health and sexual exploitation. A recommended read for anyone studying or teaching equality, diversity and rights in health and social care.
Community Studies, College Road
September 21, 2014
A very useful introduction
Dept of Social Sciences & Humanities, Bradford University
January 22, 2013
I recommended this book at the time- I no longer teach this course. However, this remains an accessible resource in a poorly sourced topic.
Dept of Social Sciences & Humanities, Bradford University
February 27, 2012
Ordered for the library at University of Gävle
Department of Social Work and Psychology, Gavle University
January 25, 2012
