Title
A Feminist Approach to Practice in Working With Midlife and Older Women With HIV/AIDS
Publication Date
5-1-2002
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Older women with HIV/AIDS constitute an invisible population that is often ignored by organizers of HIV prevention efforts as well as by HIV and aging organizations. This article explores the importance of a feminist approach to practice with a population affected by the intersection of ageism, sexism, and AIDS phobia. A support group for midlife and older women with HIV/AIDS is described, and four themes that were identified by the group participants are discussed. AIDS service organizations, the aging network, and policy makers must begin to recognize the critical need to support and assist older women with HIV/AIDS.
Publication Title
Affilia
Volume
17
Issue
2
First Page
229
Last Page
251
DOI
10.1177/088610990201700206
Publisher Policy
pre-print, post-print
Recommended Citation
Emlet, Charles A.; Tangenberg, Katy; and Siverson, Claire, "A Feminist Approach to Practice in Working With Midlife and Older Women With HIV/AIDS" (2002). Social Work & Criminal Justice Publications. 126.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/socialwork_pub/126
