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What Does The 'Q' Stand For Anyway? : Queerness And Agency Competence, Eleanor C. Taylor
What Does The 'Q' Stand For Anyway? : Queerness And Agency Competence, Eleanor C. Taylor
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This exploratory study’s purpose was to explore queer identity in mental health practice through the question, "Does queerness emerge as a distinct cultural category through the language of conversation, clinical practice, and administrative policy in mental health agencies that serve queer people, and in what practices is this reflected?” This project was undertaken in order to begin to fill gaps in existing cultural competence literature, particularly regarding queer identity.
This project entailed semi-structured interviews with ten participants, who worked in direct service at mental health agencies that serve LGBTQIA+ populations. This study examines the meanings and effects of queerness in …