The agendas of "empowerment" in HIV & AIDS care

Conference paper

Corbett, K. 1996. The agendas of "empowerment" in HIV & AIDS care. Research Seminar, School of Economics, Politics and Social Science, London South Bank University. London South Bank University, London, U.K. 10 Nov 1996
TypeConference paper
TitleThe agendas of "empowerment" in HIV & AIDS care
AuthorsCorbett, K.
Abstract

"Empowerment" may be a diffuse and enigmatic concept or process but is gaining a currency within the ideologies of care. The largest group of service users in HIV & AIDS care are gay men and empowerment could be characterised as agency within existing social networks and volunteer organisations through their struggle with "expert systems". Whilst differing discourses of self-help and empowerment are emerging their coexistence may serve different agendas from the a priori controlling influences of the unequitable power of professionals.

ConferenceResearch Seminar, School of Economics, Politics and Social Science, London South Bank University
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Print10 Nov 1996
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Deposited22 Oct 2015
Accepted12 Oct 1996
Output statusPublished
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LanguageEnglish
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