Social Work 1022A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Karl Heinrich Ulrichs, Gay Bar, Sexology

• School: Western University
• Department: Social Work
• Course: Social Work 1022A/B
• Professor: Carrie Smith

Document Summary

Social work with people concerning gender and sexual diversity. Social work and lgbtq: social work is a profession committed to the celebration of diversity, equality and social justice. Led to the development of heterosexuality: s(cid:272)ie(cid:374)(cid:272)e of (cid:862) e(cid:454)(cid:863) (cid:862) e(cid:454)olog(cid:455)(cid:863, use of positivistic science to explain the world around us including gender & sexual orientation, medicalization biological component- something to be treated not punished. Second generation theorists (suggested social roles played a key fact in gender) Second generation sexologists: suggested our social world plays a significant role in shaping sexual desires and behaviour, change in understanding of sexuality was result of social and political change, feminist movement. The rise of community activism: activism by gay and lesbian communities has been the most significant factor in transforming the public perception of sexual diversity, e. g. Important year in canada: 1969-passing of bill c-150. More fluid even in the face of gay/lesbian identity.