In this second edition of a classic text, the changes in the lives of women using social services and women working in them are sensitively charted with the aim of reflecting on how non-sexist women-centred practice can be nurtured and developed. Retaining its original emphasis on attitudes, values and the social welfare context, the text explores the core areas of poverty, work (including providing support for children and adults), violence and familial relationships, but with a stronger emphasis on the important diversities created by age, disability and employment, as well as by race, class and sexuality.

JALNA HAMNER is Professor of Women's Studies and Director of the Research Centre on Violence, Abuse and Gender Relations at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.

Introduction to the Second Edition
Commonalities between Women Clients and Women Social Workers
Women, Dependency and Poverty
Women and Care for Children and Adults
Living with Men
Women, Personal Identity and Self-Esteem
Understanding the Workplace: Men, Women and Management
Conclusion: A Code of Practice for Women
Centred Practice.