Case Studies on Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression in Social Work Practice

by Lori Messinger , Ph.D., Deana Morrow , Ph.D.

Overview

At last—a casebook that focuses exclusively on sexual orientation and gender expression in relation to social work practice. The scenarios feature gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) individuals, couples, and families, and highlight GLBT issues in groups, organizations, communities, policy arenas, and research. The book also contains classroom exercises and suggested readings, making it a good resource for integrating GLBT content into the classroom.

The casebook may be used as a complement to Morrow and Messinger's text, Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression in Social Work Practice: Working with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender People (Columbia, 2006); on its own; or in conjunction with another textbook. The editors are award-winning teachers who have organized a casebook appropriate for use at the undergraduate or graduate level in practice, policy, human behavior and the social environment, research, and field education courses as well as in courses focusing specifically on GLBT clients.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780231127431
Publisher:	Columbia University Press
Publication date:	07/11/2006
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Lori Messinger is an assistant professor of social work and director of the Bachelors in Social Work program at the University of Kansas.

Deana F. Morrow is an associate professor of social work at Winthrop University, Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Lori Messinger, PhD, MSW is Assistant Professor and Director of the BSW Program, School of Social Work at the University of Kansas, Lawrence.

Deana F. Morrow, PhD, LPC, LCSW, ACSW is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

They are co-editors of the textbook, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Social Work Practice: Working With Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender People, to be published by CUP in January 2006.

Table of Contents

Contents
List of Contributors
Preface
Chapter Index Table
Part 1
1. "Passages: From Feeling Woman to Being Woman," Stephen Erich, Sandra Donnelly, and Josephine Tittsworth
2. "Finding Hope: The Case of Randall," Patricia L. Greer and Deana F. Morrow
3."The Covert Life of Philip Johnson," David Henton
4. "Brian at the Crossroads: A Case Study," Sello Sithole
5.,"Young, Transgender, and Out in East Los Angeles," David Henton
6., "The Military Life: The Case of Saundra," Patricia L. Greer and Deana F. Morrow
7."Shonda Harrison: A Young Transgender Client in Jail," Patricia M. Hayes and Robert H. Keefe
8."Sandy Miller's Competency, Religious Beliefs, and Homophobia," Glenda F. Lester Short
9. "Ronald Jackson: A Man on the 'Down Low,'" Robert H. Keefe and Patricia M. Hayes
10. "Thelma Without Louise: The Story of an Aging Woman Who Identifies with Women,"
Elise M. FullmerPart 2. Couples and Families
11. "Are We a Family Now? The Case of Morgan, Shea, and Alex," Cheryl A. Parks and Nancy A. Humphreys
12. "The Case of Joan and Terri: Implications of Society's Treatment of Sexual Orientation for Lesbians and Gays with Disabilities," Eileen DeHope
13. "A Family in Transition," Cathryne L. Schmitz and Janet Wright
14. "From Lesbian Relationship to Trans/Lesbian Relationship," Arlene Istar Lev
15. "Alan's Story: A Heterosexually Married Couple Faces a Sexual Identity Crisis," David Jenkins
16. "Seeking a Child Through International Adoption: Lucy's and Robin's Story," Nancy A. Humphreys and Cheryl A. Parks
17. "Making Difficult Decisions," Harriet L. Cohen
18. "Jack and Karen: A Transgender Love Story," Carolyn A. Bradley
19. "'Who's Your Daddy?'," Lori MessingerPart 3. Groups
20. "The Day We Shared Our Coming Out Stories," Elizabeth Cramer
21. "Homeless Because I Am Different! Homeless Youth: Stories from the Field," Donna McIntosh
22. "Gender Identity Case Histories," D. R. Yonkin Part 4. Organizations and Communities
23. "'Building Excuses'" in the Workplace, Kristina M. Hash
24. "Designing a Strategy for Changing Agency Policy," Nancy A. Humphreys and Cheryl A. Parks
25. "Making the Link: Domestic Violence in the GLBT Community," Marcie Fisher-Borne
26. "A Leap of Faith: Southern Ministers Organizing for Change," Marcie Fisher-BornePart 5. Policy and Research
27. "Hate Crime Laws: Making a Difference," Lori Messinger
28. "A Policy Analysis of a Constitutional Amendment: Implications for Aging Populations," Lori Messinger
29. "Getting It Right: Doing Research with GLBT Youths," Lori Messinger

What People are Saying About This

Diane E. Elze

Lori Messinger and Deana F. Morrow have provided social work educators with a rich collection of case studies involving sexual orientation and gender identity diversity in social work practice with individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities. This valuable and long overdue resource will greatly enhance our efforts to integrate GLBT-focused content in practice, policy, and research courses. Reflecting a broad array of practice issues and the diversity within GLBT populations, this casebook fills a critical gap in the practice literature and will be a precious resource for educators who strive to meaningfully integrate GLBT content in social work education."-

— Diane E. Elze, associate professor, State University of New York School of Social Work

Editorial Reviews

Case Studies goes beyond the basic education of theoretical concepts specific to the LGBT population and allows for the elicitation of discussion.

PsycCritiques - Mona Tiernan