Rethinking Feminist Theories for Social Work Practice

Foreword
	References
Acknowledgements
Permissions
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
Chapter 1: Rethinking Feminist Theories for Social Work Practice
	Introduction
	Chapter Synopses
	Conclusion
	References
Part I: Feminist Theories for New Challenges in Social Work
	Reference
	Chapter 2: Feminisms: Controversy, Contestation and Challenge
		Introduction
		‘Second-Wave’ Feminism(s)
		Lesbian Feminism(s) and Standpoint
		Black Feminism(s)
		Postmodern Feminism(s)
		‘Third-Wave’, ‘Fourth-Wave’ and ‘Choice’ Feminisms
		Islamic Feminism(s)
		Feminism(s) and Social Work
		Concluding Remarks
		References
	Chapter 3: Feminist and Empowerment Theory and Practice: A Powerful Alliance
		Introduction
		Human Rights Framework
		Applying an Intersectional Rights Framework
		Feminist and Empowerment Theories: The Power of Two Theories
			Feminist Theory
		Concept of Mutuality in Feminist Practice
		History and Development of Feminist Theory
		Central Concepts of Empowerment Theory and Research (Fig. 3.2)
		Empowerment Theory
		Life Course History Power Analysis: An Integrative Theoretical Analysis
		The Pathways of Cumulative Health and Justice Disparities
		The Trauma of Incarceration: Prison as an Abusive System
		Assessment and Intervention Using a Life Course Systems Power Analysis Model
			The Life Course (The Length of the Model)
			Systems (The Width of the Model)
			Power (The Height of the Model)
		Embedding Restorative Justice and Risk, Need, and Responsivity (RNR)
		Application of the Life Course History Analysis Theory to Practice with Mary
		Human Rights, Feminist, and Empowerment Assessment and Intervention Plan
		Intervention Plan
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 4: Feminist Research and Practice: Reorienting a Politic for Social Work
		Introduction
		The Braid
		Neoliberalism and Social Work
		Professionalization and Social Work
		Criminalization and Social Work
		Impacts of the Braid on Social Work Research
		Case Examples from a Praxis of Resistance
		Centering Social Change
		The Politics of Evidence
		Break with Carceral Logics
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 5: A Pedagogy of Our Own: Feminist Social Work in the Academy
		Introduction
		Feminist Social Work in the Academy
		Critical Edge Women (CrEW)
		Neoliberal Contexts for Social Work Education
			Homogeneity
			Marketisation
			Gender Neutrality
			Individualism
			Self-surveillance
		Feminism, Feminist Social Work and Feminist Social Work Pedagogy
		Why We Need a Pedagogy of Our Own
		Feminist Social Work Pedagogy
			Foregrounding Diverse, Lived Experiences of Women as Fundamental to Sources of Knowledge
			Recognising and Informing Relations of Power
			Working in Collaboration
			Using the Neoliberal University as a Site for Social Change and Social Justice
			The Personal Is Political
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 6: Collaborative Autoethnography for Feminist Research
		Introduction
		Background and Rationale
		Autoethnography in Research
		Using Art in Research
		Methodology
		Situating the Participant-Researchers
		Establishing a Relational Framework for the Data Collection Process
		Beginning, Re-entering, and Transformative Conversations
			Art, Craft, and Embodiment
		Insights
		Discussion
		Conclusions
		Key Ideas for Social Work Practice
		References
Part II: Feminisms and Intersectionalities
	References
	Chapter 7: Afrocentric Feminism and Ubuntu-Led Social Work Practice in an African Context
		Introduction
		Afrocentric Feminism
		Our Place in the Resistance
		Colonialism, Indigenous Education and African Women
		Afrocentric Feminism and Social Work
		Afrocentric Feminism in Context: Reflections from African Women in Uganda
			Obuntu-Led Feminism
			Older African Women as Custodians of Afrocentric Feminist Values and Knowledges
		Implications of Afrocentric Feminism for Social Work Practice and Education
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 8: Tears of Shame: Sri Lankan Mothers Negotiating Experiences of Caregiving and Disability
		Introduction
		Delimitations
		Mothering as Pivotal
		Children: Learning Hierarchy and Deference
			Parvula: Kinship Relations
			Defining Lajja-Bhaya
			Mothering Disabled Children
			Absentee Fathers
			Supports
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 9: Voices of Syrian Refugee Women in Jordan Living with Exacerbated Gender-Based Violence During COVID-19: Conceptualizing a Feminist Perspective for Social Work
		Introduction
		Context
		Methods
		Experiences of Gender-Based Violence: Voices of Syrian Refugee Women
		Feminist Perspectives and Gender-Based Violence: Implications for Social Work
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 10: The Transformative Potential of Transfeminist Social Work Practice
		Introduction
		Language and Terminology
		Situating Ourselves
		What Is Transfeminism? A Brief History
		Where Does Transfeminism “Fit” in Feminist Theories?
		Transfeminism and Social Work
		Social Work and “Nonconforming” Bodies: A Difficult Legacy
		Social Work and Trans Oppression
		The Potential of Transfeminism and Social Work
		Transfeminism and Structural Social Work
		Embedding Transfeminism in Social Work Education
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 11: Exploring the Intersection of Queer Disability as Life Story: A Feminist Narrative Approach to Social Work Research and Practice
		Introduction
		Context
		The Intersections of Disability, Gender and Sexual Identity in the Literature
		Doing Feminist Narrative in Social Work Research and Practice
		Research Design in the Current Study
		Josie’s Story
		Thematic Interpretation of Josie’s Story
			Accounting for Experiences of Discrimination in Josie’s Story
			Resisting Through Sexual Experimentation
			Resisting Through Gender Experimentation
		Discussion
			Josie’s Story: Lessons for Feminist Narrative-Informed Research and Practice
		References
	Chapter 12: Invisible Women: Critical Perspectives on Social Work and Gender in Later Life
		Introduction
		Key Issues for Gender in Later Life
		Critical Gerontology and Feminism
		Social Work with People in Later Life
		Socio-Economic Factors in Later Life
		Global Inequalities
		Health and Well-being
		Giving and Receiving Care
		Gender-Based Violence in Later Life
		Conclusion
		References
Part III: Gender in Social Work Practice
	References
	Chapter 13: Using Sex Worker Feminisms in Practice to Promote a Peer-Based Methodology; Exploring Personal and Professional Identities in a Research Alliance Centring Sex Worker Lived Experience
		Introduction
		Conceptualising Everyday Sex Work
		Roxana
		Priscilla
		Sarah
		Conclusions: Towards a New Feminist Alliance to Research
		References
	Chapter 14: Does Feminist Social Work Practice Need Time? Gender, Parenting and Changing Times for Social Work
		Introduction
		‘Feminism(s)’ in Current Social Work Contexts: How Relevant Are ‘Gender’ and ‘Gender Specificity’ to Practice Now?
		Time to Care?
		‘Mothers Apart’: A Partnership Action Project
		Conclusions
		References
	Chapter 15: Lesbian Parenting: Rebellious or Conformist?
		Introduction
		Rebellious or Conformist?
		Conformist or Rebellious?
		Feminist Rejection of Binaries
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 16: Child Sexual Exploitation, Victim Blaming or Rescuing: Negotiating a Feminist Perspective on the Way Forward
		Introduction
		The Feminist Victim/Agent Dichotomy
		An Interpretivist Feminist Perspective
		Child Sexual Exploitation
		The Research
		‘No choice but to stay involved’
		‘It’s what I do, not who I am’
		‘It’s not for me’
		Conclusions
		References
	Chapter 17: Social Work Men as a Feminist Issue
		Introduction
		Men’s Position in Social Work as a Feminist Issue
		Men Social Work Students: Engaging with the Boundaries of Feminism
		Men in Social Work Education: A Study
			Men Are Not ‘Natural’ Social Workers
			Anxieties About Physical Contact
			Feeling Social Work Did Not Want Them
		Conclusions
		References
	Chapter 18: A Relational Approach to Work with Couples Where Men Have Been Violent Towards Women: Feminist Dilemmas and Contributions to Social Work Practice
		Introduction
		Feminisms
		Systemic Social Work
		Early Feminist Critiques of Family Therapy
		Feminism and Neutrality
		Feminist Family Therapy in the UK
		Reflexivity and the Social Graces
		Family Therapy and Couple Violence
		Our Practice
		Case Study
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 19: Feminist Perspectives on Social Work Leadership
		Introduction
		Feminist Core Principles
		Feminism: Definitions and Multiple Types
		Ethics of Care and Feminist Leadership
		Feminist Leadership: Transformational, Shared, Relational and Intersectional
		Gender Equality/Mainstreaming and Barriers to Leadership in the Public Sector
		‘The Personal is political’: Barriers and Enablers
		Case Study: Chief Social Worker and Principal Social Worker Leadership Roles
			Transformative Leadership
			Transparency and Distributed/Shared Leadership
			Addressing Structural Inequalities
		Conclusion
		References
Index