The nexus between feminism and postmodernism : still a central concern for critical social work
Macfarlane, Selma Morley, Christine
The nexus between feminism and postmodernism : still a central concern for critical social work Journal - British Journal of Social Work 2012 - Journal article
In this paper, we provide a critical review of the literature that discusses the nexus between feminism and postmodernism. Further, we argue that the current debates about using postmodernism to enhance structural theories such as feminism are often polarised, and continue to limit the potential for developing critical social work practice and theory. In transcending these dualistic debates, we have explored what the possibilities are for postmodernism to contribute to critical objectives such as those espoused by feminism and why this is particularly important for social work at this point in time. We have contended that engaging with postmodernism critically has significant potential to enhance feminist practice. We begin the article with a justification for the importance of re(visiting) the nexus between postmodern and structural theory in the current context.
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Social work
Feminism
Postmodernism
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The nexus between feminism and postmodernism : still a central concern for critical social work Journal - British Journal of Social Work 2012 - Journal article
British Journal of Social Work Vol. 42 no. 4 (Jun 2012), p. 687-705
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In this paper, we provide a critical review of the literature that discusses the nexus between feminism and postmodernism. Further, we argue that the current debates about using postmodernism to enhance structural theories such as feminism are often polarised, and continue to limit the potential for developing critical social work practice and theory. In transcending these dualistic debates, we have explored what the possibilities are for postmodernism to contribute to critical objectives such as those espoused by feminism and why this is particularly important for social work at this point in time. We have contended that engaging with postmodernism critically has significant potential to enhance feminist practice. We begin the article with a justification for the importance of re(visiting) the nexus between postmodern and structural theory in the current context.
0045-3102
Social work
Feminism
Postmodernism
Journals