Categories and their consequences: Understanding and supporting the caring relationships of older lesbian, gay and bisexual people

Cronin, Ann; Ward, Richard; Pugh, Steve; King, Andrew; Price, Liz; Price, Elizabeth

Abstract

This article advocates incorporating biographical narratives into social work practice involving older lesbian, gay and bisexual service users. Offering a critique of 'sexuality-blind' conditions in current policy and practice, the discussion draws on qualitative data to illustrate the potential benefits of narrative approaches for both practitioners and service users. © The Author(s) 2010.

Citation

Cronin, A., Ward, R., Pugh, S., King, A., & Price, E. (2011). Categories and their consequences: Understanding and supporting the caring relationships of older lesbian, gay and bisexual people. International Social Work, 54(3), 421-435. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872810396261

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jan 1, 2011
• Online Publication Date: Apr 26, 2011
• Publication Date: 2011-05
• Print ISSN: 0020-8728
• Electronic ISSN: 1461-7234
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 54
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 421-435
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872810396261
• Keywords: Experiences of caring; Health and social care arrangements; Narratives; Older lesbian, gay and bisexual; Unequal treatment
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/417732