By Robin M. Mathy What sex are you? The answer to that question was assigned to you at birth. You did not choose it, and the answer shapes much of the course of your life. For nearly everyone, biological and gender distinctions are aligned. However, experts say, 1.43%...
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Social Workers Have Ethical Responsibility to Fight Bans on Gender-Affirming Care | NASW Member Voices
What sex are you? The answer to that question was assigned to you at birth. You did not choose it, and the answer shapes much of the course of your life.
NASW Commends Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) applauds the U.S. Supreme Court for a ruling today that clears the way for same-sex couples to marry in all 50 states. In a 5-4 majority opinion written by Justice Kennedy in Obergerfell v. Hodges, the court held that...
NASW updates Position Statement on Sexual Orientation Change Efforts
As advocacy efforts have grown, both for and against the use of sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE) and conversion therapy, so has the need to educate clients and communities about the impact of these practices on individuals and families, and the implications...
Report: Systemic Failures Keep Many People of Color who are LGBT Mired in Poverty
Poverty rates for people in the LGBT community are higher than the national average, but for LGBT people of color economic insecurity is an even greater threat, according to a report released today by the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) and the Center for American...
NASW supports the Obama Administration call to ban the use of conversion therapy for youth
The National Association of Social Works (NASW) applauds the Obama Administration for clearly stating “this Administration supports efforts to ban the use of conversion therapy for minors.” NASW reaffirms its stance against reparative therapy and other sexual...
Examining the Role of Peer Relationships in the Lives of Gay and Bisexual Adolescents
School social workers are acknowledged as valuable supporters of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. They provide counseling and support, and foster an environment of inclusiveness. Inclusiveness for LGBT students incorporates support from their peers...
NASW Chapters Respond to Anti-LGBT measures in California, Indiana
National Association of Social Workers chapters are responding to a new law in Indiana and a proposed bill in California that would discriminate against people from the LGBT community. Public outcry over these laws has already prompted change, with Indiana Gov. Mike...