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Bringing disability into the sociological frame: a comparison of disability with race, sex and sexual orientation statuses
- Authors:
- OMANSKY Beth, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 16(1), January 2001, pp.5-19.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Applying a social constructionist perspective, this paper explores the shared characteristics of American constructions of race, sex, sexual orientation, and disability. The discussion considers how each of these statuses is constructed through social processes in which categories of people are (1) named, (2) aggregated and disaggregated, (3) dichotomized and stigmatized, and (4) denied the attributes valued in the culture. The apparent utility of the social constructionist perspective - and its dominance in American sociology - is contrasted with its infrequent application to the study of disability.
Translating theory into practice? The implications for practitioners and users and carers
- Author:
- DOWLING Monica
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 18(1), March 2006, pp.17-30.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper examines two very different case scenarios to highlight the importance of applying relevant knowledge with and for children, young people and their families. Key issues that are considered are the 'fit' and use of theory in practice. For example: what theoretical perspectives are appropriate in working with children with a wide range of disabilities? How does the professional training and ideology of practitioners from different health and social care backgrounds affect their choice of theory in working with children and families? How do users and carers understand these theoretical perspectives and how are they involved in their own progress?
Health, welfare and practice: reflecting on roles and relationships
- Editors:
- WALMSLEY Jan, et al
- Publisher:
- Sage/Open University
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 214p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Broad ranging text exploring key issues in the provision and use of caring services. Focuses on the roles and relationships between health and social welfare services. Includes chapters on: caring roles and caring relationships; the health service/social work divide; midwives and doctors on the labour ward; pregnancy and childbirth - a historical perspective; how the poor die (by George Orwell); feminist theory and strategy in social work; anti-racist curriculums in social work training; women clients and women social workers; violence against black women; men - the forgotten carers; older women; acquired hearing loss; new disability services; empowerment and oppression; an account of living on a children's ward; personal and medical memories from Hillsborough; group care; and establishing a feminist model of groupwork in the probation service.