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Fineman and vulnerability

Fineman and vulnerability PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to argue that the work of the American feminist political and legal philosopher, Martha Fineman can be the basis for a shift away from the proceduralism and managerialism that has come to dominate social work practice.Design/methodology/approachThis paper’s work is based on the application of Fineman’s work to social welfare settings.FindingsFineman’s work calls for a radical rethinking of our notions of autonomy and vulnerability.Originality/valueThis paper applies Fineman’s work to this field. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Journal of Adult Protection Emerald Publishing

Fineman and vulnerability

Cummins, Ian
The Journal of Adult Protection , Volume 21 (2): 4 – Mar 28, 2019
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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1466-8203
DOI
10.1108/JAP-10-2018-0021
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Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to argue that the work of the American feminist political and legal philosopher, Martha Fineman can be the basis for a shift away from the proceduralism and managerialism that has come to dominate social work practice.Design/methodology/approachThis paper’s work is based on the application of Fineman’s work to social welfare settings.FindingsFineman’s work calls for a radical rethinking of our notions of autonomy and vulnerability.Originality/valueThis paper applies Fineman’s work to this field.

Journal

The Journal of Adult Protection – Emerald Publishing

Published: Mar 28, 2019

References

  • The language of siege: military metaphors in the spoken language of social work