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Family Politics, Family Policy, and Family Practice: A Feminist Perspective

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
September 1986

Abstract

This paper examines family practice theory and family policy from a feminist perspective. The conceptual barriers presented by existing language are identified. The ideology which underlies power relationships in families is examined, and the toll exerted by “labours of love” on women's mental health outlined. Strategies for work with families which incorporate a feminist perspective are presented.

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Cet article examine la théorie des pratiques auprés des familles et les politiques familiales dans une perspective féministe. On identifie les barriéres conceptuelles que présente le language actuel. On examine l'idéologie qui sous-tend les relations de pouvoir et on souligne le prix qu'imposent à la santé mentale des femmes les “tâches de l'amour.” On présente des stratégies qui, dans le travail auprés des familles, intègrent une perspective féministe.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 5Number 2September 1986
Pages: 61 - 71

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Version of record online: 23 April 2009

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Kathryn McCannell
University of Manitoba

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