Exploring Sexuality and Disability: A Guide for Human Service Professionals

This book provides a comprehensive guide to culturally responsive practices that affirm the sexuality of disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, and Mad individuals, challenging narratives that pathologize and devalue their sexual existence. It integrates insights from psychology, social work, sociology, history, political science, women and gender studies, cultural studies, and education with perspectives from practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book provides a comprehensive and intersectional guide for students, practitioners, and researchers seeking to explore, understand, and affirm the sexuality of disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, and Mad individuals. Drawing on an interdisciplinary framework, it integrates insights from psychology, social work, sociology, history, political science, women and gender studies, cultural studies, and education, alongside perspectives from practitioners actively shaping the next generation of best practices. By highlighting the incredible resilience and resistance of disabled individuals and communities, this book challenges narratives that rely solely on a one-dimensional view derived from the medical model and the view of disability as something to be "fixed" or at least tolerated. Instead, it offers a counter-narrative of empowerment that fosters hopefulness, power, and health.

In a world that pathologizes and devalues the sexual existence of disabled individuals, this book provides valuable insights into creating thriving communities and relationships. It illustrates how to organize and find one's voice, providing a powerful counter-narrative of empowerment that fosters hope, resilience, and overall well-being.

This book is of interest to scholars, students, and professionals across a wide range of professions, including social work, psychology, counseling, policy, healthcare, education, community organizing, and various social service settings. Its comprehensive approach and intersectional lens offer valuable insights into understanding and promoting the sexual rights and well-being of disabled individuals and communities.

Weight: 644g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032311517