Transformations of Gender and Race

<p>Transformations of Gender and Race will help you become a better therapist by arming you with new theories and practices that concern inclusiveness of identity psyche and culture in the therapy room. This book radically shifts current thinking in systemic theory and practice with individuals children couples and families giving you a fresh perspective on working with your clients of all cultural backgrounds and both genders.In Transformations of Gender and Race: Family and Developmental Perspectives you’ll discover superb contemporary thinking in cultural studies post-colonial theory gender theory queer theory and clinical and research work with numerous populations who have been overlooked and undertheorized. You’ll gain a wealth of knowledge and expertise from its contributors who have been immersed in the issues they address.The chapters in Transformations of Gender and Race provide a superb state-of-the-art bibliography of contemporary thinking in cultural studies post-colonial theory and clinical and research work with numerous populations who have been “overlooked and undertheorized.” The new paradigms dicussed and practiced in Transformations in Gender and Race encourage cultural multiplicity inclusiveness and understanding. A pallete of contemporary thinking this insightful book will guide you in:</p><ul> <li>how to bring diversity into the lived experience of young children </li> <li>numerous theoretical paradigms </li> <li>couples therapy </li> <li>men’s work and children </li> <li>addressing the intersections of gender race class and culture in the therapy room </li> <li>transformations regarding race and gender </li> <li>the inclusiveness of feminismA wealth of expertise and sharp observation that reaches out to enrich and humanize therapy practices Transformations of Gender and Race addresses the interactions between gender class race sexual orientation and age. Creative and in-depth this volume articulates a perspective that connects all of these contexts of potential oppression and privilege. You will gain a deeper understanding of numerous theoretical paradigms for working with couples individuals and children that will improve your practice. </li> </ul>