Sexuality and Social Work (Transforming Social Work Practice)

✍ Scribed by Julie Bywater, Rhiannon Jones

Publisher: Learning Matters
Year: 2007
Tongue: English
Leaves: 168
Series: Transforming social work practice
Category: Library

No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.

✦ Synopsis

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.

Content: 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
Abstract:

This book introduces the topic of sexuality and considers its diversity, using different perspectives and exploring the implications for social work assessment and intervention. Read more...

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