The Role of Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Social Work Practice

The understanding and promotion of sexual and reproductive rights are essential in the social work profession, not only to improve the health status of affected populations but to advocate effectively for social justice and to respond to globalized realities. This article highlights the relevance of...

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Published in:Affilia 2009-05, Vol.24 (2), p.108-119
Main Author: Alzate, Mónica M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Females
Feminism
Genital mutilation
Health Problems
Health status
Human rights
Human Rights Movements
Reproductive health
Reproductive rights
Rights
Social Justice
Social Work
Social workers
Womens Rights
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Summary:The understanding and promotion of sexual and reproductive rights are essential in the social work profession, not only to improve the health status of affected populations but to advocate effectively for social justice and to respond to globalized realities. This article highlights the relevance of sexual and reproductive rights in the philosophical foundation and practice of social work, emphasizes the impact of reproductive health and rights on women's lives, and proposes a social work agenda that will embrace and promote sexual and reproductive rights. It uses policy statements from the International Federation of Social Workers as well as a human rights framework focused on sexual and reproductive rights that stems from the global feminist movement.
ISSN:0886-1099
1552-3020
DOI:10.1177/0886109909331695