Citation

Argüello TM. J. Gay Lesbian Soc. Serv. 2016; 28(3): 231-244.

Affiliation

California State University, Sacramento, Mariposa 5045, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, California 95816, 206.353.8607 (mobile/office).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10538720.2016.1191407

PMID

27570436

Abstract

Queer theory often falls impotent in its palatability across disciplinary lines. I offer a conceptual paper that interrogates the disease and divide when considering queer theory in and for the health sciences. In so doing, I look to foster a process of making queer theory more tenable to applied practice - and to make practice in social work, at least, more queer. The exemplar of HIV is deconstructed as a preeminent discourse and health disparity. In the end, it is argued that queer theory may be an essential intervention in the arsenal of the helping professions.

Language: en