Eugenics, Genetics, and the Minority Group Model of Disabilities: Implications for Social Work Advocacy

Autor/in	O'Brien, Gerald V.
Titel	Eugenics, Genetics, and the Minority Group Model of Disabilities: Implications for Social Work Advocacy
Quelle	In: Social Work, 56 (2011) 4, S.347-354 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0037-8046
Schlagwörter	Genetics; Minority Groups; Social Work; Counseling; Disabilities; Civil Rights; Counselor Role; Advocacy + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Humangenetik; Ethnische Minderheit; Soziale Arbeit; Counselling; Beratung; Handicap; Behinderung; Bürgerrechte; Grundrechte; Zivilrecht; Sozialanwaltschaft
Abstract	In the United States, genetic research, as well as policy and practice innovations based on this research, has expanded greatly over the past few decades. This expansion is indicated, for example, by the mapping of the human genome, an expansion of genetic counseling, and other biogenetic research. Also, a disability rights movement that in many ways parallels other "minority" rights campaigns has expanded. The coexistence of these developments poses intriguing challenges for social work that the profession has yet to address in a meaningful way. These issues are especially pertinent for social work professionals in the crucial role as advocates for marginalized populations. This article describes some of the concerns of disability rights activists relative to genetic innovations and goals as well as the instrumental role of the social work community in this important debate. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10