Hicks, S 1997, 'Taking the risk? Assessing lesbian and gay carers' , in: Good Practice in Risk Assessment & Risk Management 2: Protection, Rights & Responsibilities , Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, pp. 27-39.

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Abstract

This book chapter assesses notions of 'risk' as they are used in relation to lesbian and gay foster carers and adopters, making use of other research to argue that the suggested risks to children are unfounded, or - rather - about attempts to maintain and uphold heteronormative and traditionally gendered values. The author makes use of his own research to examine approaches to the social work assessment of potential gay/lesbian carers and to argue for an anti-oppressive practice.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	lesbians/gay men/homosexuality/social work/assessment/foster care/adoption/fostering
Editors:	Kemshall, Hazeland Pritchard, Jacki
Themes:	Subjects / Themes > H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform Subjects / Themes > H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) Subjects / Themes > H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > HQ1101 Women. Feminism Subjects / Themes > H Social Sciences > HM Sociology Subjects outside of the University Themes
Schools:	Colleges and Schools > College of Health & Social Care Colleges and Schools > College of Health & Social Care > School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work > Centre for Social Justice Research
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Refereed:	Yes
ISBN:	978-1853024412
Depositing User:	Dr Stephen Hicks
Date Deposited:	03 Nov 2009 10:44
Last Modified:	16 Mar 2012 16:07
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/2340

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