Journal article
Combating problem and pathology: A genderqueer primer for the human service educator
Journal of Human Services, Vol.30(1), pp.54-64
2010
Abstract
People with non-heteronormative gender identities have been historically problematized and pathologized in mental health education. Gender variance has been historically framed as an abnormality, an aberration, or a deviance from the binary norms of male and female. Human service educators are well-positioned to reshape students' thinking on genderqueer identity from a strengths and wellness model. This discussion provides an overview of genderqueer identity and provides specific strategies for incorporating genderqueer content in the classroom. The importance for human service educators to engage students in strengths-focused education about the genderqueer is explored.
Details
- Title
- Combating problem and pathology: A genderqueer primer for the human service educator
- Authors
- Trevor G Gates (Author) - Jane Addams College of Social Work, United States
- Publication details
- Journal of Human Services, Vol.30(1), pp.54-64
- Publisher
- National Organization for Human Service Education
- Date published
- 2010
- ISSN
- 0890-5428
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450694002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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