SUMMARY This paper considers both social work and the workplace as dangerous territory for lesbians. It is claimed that social work as a professional and occupational role is territorially claimed by heterodominant relations and discourses. Because of this, lesbian social workers are endangered within this environment and context. It draws on the experiences of lesbian social workers and examines the trends and themes of discrimination within a theoretical and analytical context that addresses the hetero-dominance of a professional and occupational role. The analysis shows the systematic patterning of discrimination and the psychological impact of social forms of oppression.
Living in a low socioeconomic region, students in Northland, Aotearoa New Zealand have complex and diverse needs that interfere with their study efforts. This paper aims to understand student needs and how they are met in the case of NorthTec, the key onsite provider of tertiary education and vocational training, to tease out lessons and develop suggestions for improvement. Drawing on NorthTec’s First Impression Survey (FIS) and Student Hardship Study (SHS) in 2021, the paper shows students’ high satisfaction is linked to staff support, easy access to good-quality utilities and resources, and quality education and training at NorthTec. There remain unmet needs and tensions that require improvements by the institution, on which the authors will elaborate, for better educational outcomes for social justice and equity.
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