Sexualities In Health and Social Care
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (755 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0335200265 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Five Stars Excellent!. Synopsis 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 au
Tamsin Wilton is Reader in the Sociology of Sex and Sexualities at the University of the West of England, and has been teaching and writing about sexuality and health since 1988. . She is presently researching narratives of sexual orientation, and is a member of the policy group set up by the Royal College of Midwives to examine the maternity care of lesbian mothers. Her recent books include Good for You: a handbook on lesbian health and wellbeing, and Engendering AIDS: decon
This text will open the minds of professionals working in health and social care - it is a text which is long overdue." - Hazel Platzer, member of the Royal College of Nursing's reference group for sexual health"Firmly based on research drawn from a wide and fascinating range of sources, this innovative text challenges readers to confront their own beliefs, assumptions and prejudices about sexuality, while clearly demonstrating the destructive effect these can have on client care. "An exciting new text that is essential reading for all nurses and social workers who take their own and their clients' sexuality seriously." - Lesley Doyal, Professor in Health & Social Care, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol"Sexualities in Health and Social Care addresses the issues so long neglected in textbooks for health care professionals. 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 bo
. Her recent books include Good for You: a handbook on lesbian health and wellbeing, and Engendering AIDS: deconstructing sex, texts, epidemic. She is presently researching narratives of sexual orientation, and is a member of the policy group set up by the Royal College of Midwives to examine the maternity care of lesbian mothers. About the Author Tamsin Wilton is Reader in the Sociology of Sex and Sexualities at the University of the West of England, and has been teaching and writing about sexuality and health since 1988