12 research outputs found
Role of protein kinase C isoforms in the agonist-stimulated activity of phospholipase D in glia
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Regulation and expression of the ATP-binding cassette transporter ABCG2 in human embryonic stem cells
No full textThinking through sexuality
No full textSummary: This article is a discussion piece on the idea of ‘sexuality’
within social work. The author discusses dominant models of sexuality –
including those within anti-discriminatory practice theory – before going
on to raise a number of problems with this perspective. The article draws
upon queer, feminist and Foucaultian theories to suggest less restrictive
ways of thinking through sexuality and social work.
• Findings: Social work has a tendency to define ‘sexuality’ as an essential
identity with a fixed set of characteristics and social welfare ‘needs’. This
article argues for a reflexive account of sexuality within social work, and
for the investigation of the production and use of sexuality categories
within everyday professional settings.
• Applications: The author discusses the assessment of sexuality in cases of
foster care or adoption applications by lesbians or gay men in order to
highlight the practical application of these ideas. The article discusses
why new ways of thinking through sexuality may be productive for social
work
