What does social work desire?

Hicks, S

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.

Citation

Hicks, S. (2008). What does social work desire?. Social Work Education, 27(2), 131-137. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615470701709451

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2008
• Deposit Date: Nov 3, 2009
• Journal: Social Work Education
• Print ISSN: 0261-5479
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 27
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 131-137
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02615470701709451
• Keywords: Social Work; Sexuality; Lesbians; Gay Men; Heteronormativity; Foster Care;; Adoption; Assessment; Anti-discriminatory Practice; Discourse
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02615470701709451