Feminist practice and breast cancer: "The patriarchy has claimed my right breast...".
Breast cancer is the leading cause of death of women between the ages of thirty-five and forty-five. Women of color and lesbians are particularly vulnerable populations. In this article, a feminist social worker weaves her personal experience with breast cancer, the literature on social work and breast cancer, and her research on feminist practice to propose some guidelines for services and practice.
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Department of Social Work, Western Kentucky University.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000523:psychology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012803:Sick Role; D012947:Social Work; D014933:Women's Rights