{"product_id":"intersectionality-sexuality-and-psychological-therapies-isbn-9780470974995","title":"Intersectionality, Sexuality and Psychological Therapies","description":"This book explores the diversity in lesbian, gay, and bisexual lives, with the aim of opening up therapists' understanding of this diversity so that they can work in an ethical, supportive and non-discriminatory way with these individuals.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a comprehensive look at diversity within LGB populations, including the interactions between different areas of social difference using contemporary approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on the practitioner, illustrating concepts with vignettes and case studies for implementing practical applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasizes gender balance, fully exploring both male and female perspectives on each topic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncompasses different perspectives, including critical health psychology, discursive psychology, intersectionality, critical and cultural theory, and post-colonial discourse, while remaining accessible to all\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  Contributors ix  \u003cp\u003eForeword by \u003ci\u003eDominic Davies\u003c\/i\u003e xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRoshan das Nair \u0026amp; Catherine Butler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Intersecting Identities 9\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDamien W. Riggs \u0026amp; Roshan das Nair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Gender 31\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSonja J. Ellis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Race and Ethnicity 59\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRoshan das Nair \u0026amp; Sonya Thomas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Religion 89\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRoshan das Nair \u0026amp; Sonya Thomas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Refugees and Asylum Seekers 113\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStephen Higgins \u0026amp; Catherine Butler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Social Class 137\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRoshan das Nair \u0026amp; Susan Hansen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Physical Health 163\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAdam Jowett \u0026amp; Elizabeth Peel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Mental Health 185\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRoshan das Nair \u0026amp; Sarah Fairbank\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Disability 213\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCatherine Butler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Age and Ageing 239\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStuart Gibson \u0026amp; Susan Hansen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 From Invert to Intersectionality: Understanding the Past and Future of Sexuality 263\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eEsther D. Rothblum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eDr. Roshan\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003edas Nair\u003c\/b\u003e works as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and at the University of Nottingham. He has previously worked in the areas of sex, sexuality, and HIV\/AIDS in Zambia and India. He is a board member of the Nottingham Sexual Health Providers forum and was the editor-in-chief of the Psychology of Sexualities Review of the British Psychological Society's Psychology of Sexualities Section. He is also their representative on The International Network on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns and Transgender Issues in Psychology.  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDr. Catherine Butler\u003c\/b\u003e has worked in HIV and Sexual Health her entire career, and most recently was Consultant Clinical Psychologist for Infection \u0026amp; Immunology at Barts \u0026amp; The London Hospital Trust. Her previous publications and academic interests include co-editing the book \u003ci\u003eSex, Sexuality and Therapeutic Practice\u003c\/i\u003e, editing special editions of \u003ci\u003eThe Psychologist, Lesbian and Gay Psychology Review, Clinical Psychology Forum\u003c\/i\u003e and numerous book chapters and articles on the topics of minority sexualities, sexual assault, HIV, working with interpreters, and personal\/professional integration\u003c\/p\u003e  This book explores the diversity in lesbian, gay, and bisexual lives, with the aim of opening up therapists' understanding of this diversity so that they can work in an ethical, supportive and non-discriminatory way with these individuals.  \u003cp\u003eWhile previous work in this area has focused on specific aspects of sexuality, this book weaves together the multiple identities that people have, which can be complex, jagged, incomplete, and rapidly changing. Taking a closer look at these issues through dedicated chapters on gender, race and ethnicity, spirituality and religion, age, immigration, class and disability, as well as physical and mental health, the authors implicate the notion of a singular ‘gay community' and expose the true fractions and plurality that exists in society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntersectionality, Sexuality, and Psychological Therapies\u003c\/i\u003e is firmly grounded in contemporary theory, research and practice of psychology, and covers a breadth of approaches and schools of thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BPS Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989452210405,"sku":"NP9780470974995","price":76.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470974995.jpg?v=1761784155","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/intersectionality-sexuality-and-psychological-therapies-isbn-9780470974995","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}