%0 Journal Article
%T Gender and Sexual Orientation in Family Therapy: Toward a Postgender approach
%J Family relations
%D 2005
%A Knudson‐Martin, Carmen
%A Laughlin, Martha J.
%V 54
%N 1
%P 101-115
%X Abstract:  We examine how the issues of gender and sexual orientation have been addressed in family therapy and identify critical issues as the field defines itself in a postmodern, inclusive era. We show how unintentional bias and creation of the category of “other” persist throughout the history of clinical practice despite a rise of interest in diversity. We suggest that family therapy approaches have been based on a view of sex-gender that creates dichotomous categories, confounds gender and sexual orientation, and limits flexibility. A postgender approach organized around a relationship model based on equality rather than gender is advocated. Obstacles to postgender practice are identified, and guidelines for practice and challenges for the future are discussed.<p />
%G 
%I John Wiley and Sons
%@ 0197-6664
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.0197-6664.2005.00009.x