Sexualities in Health and Social Care
A Textbook
Seiten
2000
Open University Press (Verlag)
978-0-335-20027-6 (ISBN)
Open University Press (Verlag)
978-0-335-20027-6 (ISBN)
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This volume offers an introduction to human sexuality in the context of health and social care practice. Drawing on research in the social sciences, cultural studies and social policy it presents a concise summary of theories of sexual orientation.
This informative book offers an introduction to human sexuality in the context of health and social care practice. Drawing on research in the social sciences, cultural studies and social policy it presents a concise summary of current theories a of sexual orientation, discusses the growth of contemporary lesbian and gay communities, and reveals the prejudice and discrimination which still exist. Using a reader-friendly approach developed during ten years teaching health and social care professionals, the author reveals how and why the needs of this group remain largely unmet, and suggests simple strategies for change that can be implemented by concerned practitioners. The book is written at an introductory level, but in enough depth to be useful reference for practising health professionals as well as trainees. Further reading lists are provided at the end of each chapter, as well as exercise designed to help readers become aware of their own attitudes and possible prejudices. This book should be of interest to all trainee health and social care professionals.
This informative book offers an introduction to human sexuality in the context of health and social care practice. Drawing on research in the social sciences, cultural studies and social policy it presents a concise summary of current theories a of sexual orientation, discusses the growth of contemporary lesbian and gay communities, and reveals the prejudice and discrimination which still exist. Using a reader-friendly approach developed during ten years teaching health and social care professionals, the author reveals how and why the needs of this group remain largely unmet, and suggests simple strategies for change that can be implemented by concerned practitioners. The book is written at an introductory level, but in enough depth to be useful reference for practising health professionals as well as trainees. Further reading lists are provided at the end of each chapter, as well as exercise designed to help readers become aware of their own attitudes and possible prejudices. This book should be of interest to all trainee health and social care professionals.
Introduction - sexuality, health and social care; sexual orientation and its consequences; a history of ideas about sexuality - culture and religion; science and sexuality - the medical model and its implications; social theories - development and debates; sexual health; writing sexual orientation into health; sexuality and th family; sexuality and public policy; sexuality and health promotion; moving towards good practice.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.7.2000 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | references, index |
| Verlagsort | Milton Keynes |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 171 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 6080 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe ► Hebamme / Entbindungspfleger |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sozialpädagogik | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-335-20027-3 / 0335200273 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-335-20027-6 / 9780335200276 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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