A critical perspective on social services’ organizational boundaries: Learning from transgender women

Journal of Social Work, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2025

Summary The normative construction of social services’ organizational boundaries may operationally exclude marginalized people by neglecting their specific needs and placing them outside the organization's domain. In order to develop a critical outline boundaries, we present qualitative study involving 10 transgender women in Israel, aged 18–25, exploring interactions with services. Findings cases neglect rejection, alongside radical acceptance. These experiences rejection acceptance enable us articulate from work perspective, emphasizing customization, flexibility, dialog. Applications Building on concept acceptance, workers services are encouraged broaden professional through lens.

Язык: Английский

Straight: What is Your Secret? - A Film Review

Journal of Homosexuality, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 4

Опубликована: Фев. 4, 2025

Straight: What is Your Secret?, a Mexican gay comedy-drama directed by Marcelo Tobar, premiered in November 2024 adapted from its theatrical version. The film explores themes of sexuality, relationships, and identity through the story Roberto (Alejandro Speitzer), banker six-year heterosexual relationship with Elia (Bárbara López). Roberto's life takes turn when he begins sexual Cris (Franco Masini), young man meets an app. This affair forces him to confront his happiness question true identity. While movie incorporates humor situational comedy, it delves into profound issues like self-discovery, acceptance, struggles faced LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly regions dominated machismo heteronormative norms. Franco Masini's portrayal adds depth, as character becomes guide authenticity self-respect. sheds light on societal pressures, internalized homophobia, challenges coming out developing countries. films balances meaningful discourse, challenging stereotypes offering representation experiences. It invites audiences reflect their assumptions about sexuality while promoting empathy awareness, making significant contribution cinema.

Язык: Английский

‘Adults need the refresh button’: LGBTIQ adolescents’ perceptions, resilience and beliefs regarding social support services

European Journal of Social Work, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 19

Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2025

Язык: Английский