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'Queer Eye' for Social Work: Rethinking Padagogy and Practice with Same-sex Attracted Young People
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-16, 21:04 authored by Willis, PBDominant discourses on sexualities construct limited representations and understanding of same-sex attracted young people, often resulting in material and detrimental effects for young people who do not fit the heterosexual mould. Traditionally, social work theory and practice with same-sex attracted young people has relied on ethnic and essentialised models for understanding sexual difference. In the present article, the author reviews current literature on same-sex attracted young people and sexualities, arguing that key elements from queer theory invite social workers to rethink pedagogy and practice with sexually diverse groups. With its critical eye for deconstructing dominant models of sexuality, queer theory provides an alternative framework for informing social work practice. Implications for working in narrative ways with same-sex attracted young people through co-authorship are discussed.
History
Publication title
Australian Social WorkVolume
60Pagination
181-196ISSN
0312-407XDepartment/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
RoutledgePlace of publication
Oxfordshire, UKRights statement
Copyright 2007 Australian Association of Social WorkersRepository Status
- Restricted