March 8 is an international day celebrating women across the globe. It recognizes what we have done, where we have succeeded, as well as what steps we still have to take. This is a day that honors all that women have accomplished and the steps that we have taken towards complete gender parity. The theme […]
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Gender, Mental Health, and Religion/Spirituality by Anna Beard and Catherine Cain
Mental Health When it comes to mental health, research indicates that more women seek out services than men (Mackenzie, Gekoski, & Knox, 2006). Why? That’s an important question. Gender role expectations heavily contribute to this issue. There is a societal expectation for men to be more independent and be more in control of their emotions […]
Gender Differences and Spirituality
We live in a world where research is at the tip of our fingers always. One new area of research that is becoming more popular is the study of how spirituality and our social work practice intertwine and how they impact each other. Our practice experiences can influence how we see the world around us, […]