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A feminist approach to practice in working With midlife and older women with HIV/AIDS
- Authors:
- EMLET Charles A., TANGENBERG Katy, SIVERSON Claire
- Journal article citation:
- Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work, 17(2), Summer 2002, pp.167-190.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Older women with HIV/AIDS constitute an invisible population that is often ignored by organisers of HIV prevention efforts as well as by HIV and aging organisations. This article explores the importance of a feminist approach to practice with a population affected by the intersection of ageism, sexism, and AIDS phobia. Describes a support group for midlife and older women with HIV/AIDS is, and discusses four themes that were identified by the group participants.