What does social work desire?

Hicks, S 2008, 'What does social work desire?' , Social Work Education, 27 (2) , pp. 131-137.

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Abstract

This shorter discussion piece examines the ways in which sexuality is theorised within social work. The author briefly analyses a dominant version of sexuality theory found in anti-discriminatory practice, before going on to suggest an alternative approach based upon an analysis of how ‘sexuality’ itself is produced and put to use within social work discourse. The author proposes that desire might be used as a way to question limiting conceptions of sexuality, and to highlight and challenge heteronormative practices within social work.

Item Type:	Article
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:	Schools > School of Health and Society > Centre for Applied Research in Health, Welfare and Policy
Journal or Publication Title:	Social Work Education
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	0261-5479
Depositing User:	Dr Stephen Hicks
Date Deposited:	03 Nov 2009 10:37
Last Modified:	16 Feb 2022 08:37
URI:	https://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/2339

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