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British Journal of Social Work (2003) 33, 753-768
© 2003 British Association of Social Workers

Nearest and Dearest? The Neglect of Lesbians in Caring Relationships

Jill Manthorpe

Jill Manthorpe is Professor of Social Work at King's College London.

Correspondence to Jill Manthorpe, Social Care Workforce Research Unit, King's College London, 150 Stamford St, London SE1. E-mail: jill.manthorpe{at}kcl.ac.uk

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The article argues that caring within lesbian relationships has been ignored in social and health care studies and practice. It critiques the dominance of caring debates by relationships between parents and children and partnerships, but with the unspoken presumption that those involved are heterosexual. The paper concludes that social workers should engage with lesbian carers in supporting individuals and networks. It draws out a range of implications for policy, practice and research agendas.


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