Publication Date

2014

Document Type

Masters Thesis

Department

School for Social Work

Keywords

Ultra-Orthodox Jews-Sexual behavior, Ultra-Orthodox Jews-Attitudes, Sex-Religious aspects, Sexual health, Sex, Sexuality, Ultra-Orthodox, Transition, Qualitative

Abstract

This is an exploratory, qualitative study of interviews with 11 individuals who selfidentify as formerly Ultra-Orthodox from the United States and Israel. It is an examination of the unique dynamics and difficulties faced by formerly Ultra-Orthodox Jews as they transition into the secular world, especially around sexual health. This thesis distills some of the specific ways in which formerly Ultra-Orthodox Jews understand their own sexuality, how they would define "healthy" and "unhealthy" sexuality, and what they thought of those experiences. This thesis offers guidance to practitioners so that they may better serve these clients with increased attunement to issues of cultural competency and more thoughtful engagement around assumptions about "healthy" sexuality.

Language

English

Comments

iii, 81 pages. Thesis (M.S.W.)-Smith College School for Social Work, 2014. Includes bibliographical references (pages 70-74)

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