Inclusion of Content on Homosexuality in the Social Work Curriculum

Abstract

Although social work services are provided both by and for gay people, research indicates that social workers have not sufficiently addressed the unique needs of lesbians and gay men. Based on an understanding of the changing theoretical conceptualizations of homosexuality and the dilemmas involved in integrating new curriculum content, California's social work educators were surveyed on their perceptions of curriculum content on homosexuality and their attitudes toward homosexuality. Findings showed significant associations among inclusion of content on homosexuality, attitudes toward homosexuality, and social contacts with gay people.

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Griffith E. Humphreys

GRIFFITH E. HUMPHREYS is the director of counseling services at the Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center of Los Angeles. This paper was originally presented at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting in New York City, March 9, 1982.