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'Queer Eye' for Social Work: Rethinking Padagogy and Practice with Same-sex Attracted Young People
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Willis, PB, 'Queer Eye' for Social Work: Rethinking Padagogy and Practice with Same-sex Attracted Young People, Australian Social Work, 60, (2) pp. 181-196. ISSN 0312-407X (2007) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2007 Australian Association of Social Workers
DOI: doi:10.1080/03124070701323816
Abstract
Dominant 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.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Human Society |
Research Group: | Social work |
Research Field: | Clinical social work practice |
Objective Division: | Indigenous |
Objective Group: | Pacific Peoples community services |
Objective Field: | Pacific Peoples community services not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Willis, PB (Mr Paul Willis) |
ID Code: | 50150 |
Year Published: | 2007 |
Deposited By: | Sociology and Social Work |
Deposited On: | 2007-08-01 |
Last Modified: | 2012-06-06 |
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