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Revisioning women and drug use: gender sensitivity, embodiment and reducing harm
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International Journal of Drug Policy . Dec2004, Vol. 15 Issue 5/6, p327-335. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- Abstract: The purpose of this paper is ‘to revision’ our approach to women''s use of drugs – which means to let go of how we have seen in order to construct new perceptions. Women use a variety of substances for a range of reasons, including pleasure. Yet, women who experience problems are left feeling stigmatised, marginalised and demoralised. The paper includes three inter-related discussions. First, two co-existing approaches to drug use, the classical and the postmodern, are explained. Second, after demonstrating how the postmodern approach is more valuable for the development of a gender-sensitive perspective, I will, with special reference to drug use, explain the complexities of two contemporary concepts, gender and embodiment. Here, I attempt to generate a deeper appreciation of these concepts in the postmodern approach. Third, I ask, ‘How can we develop a gender-sensitive, harm reduction approach’? The contention is that while harm reduction philosophies are admirable, these need to be gender-sensitive in order to be effective. A multi-levelled, ‘gender-sensitive’ view of harm reduction is put forward, as harm reduction is examined at the subjective, treatment, relationship, occupational and leisure levels. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *DRUG abuse
*HUMANITIES
*RECREATION
*PLEASURE
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09553959
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 5/6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Drug Policy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15430338
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2004.06.009