Episode 13 - Sex: A Sociologist's Perspective
Episode Expert: Heather Dillaway
Dr. Heather Dillaway is a Professor of Sociology, Interim Chair in the Department of Public Health Program, and Associate Dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Most of Dr. Dillaway’s research focuses on two topics: (1) women's experiences of menopause and midlife and (2) the sexual and reproductive health experiences of women with physical disabilities (in particular, women with spinal cord injuries). She has over 50 research publications on these topics.
For more on Heather check out: https://clasprofiles.wayne.edu/profile/AO1701
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Episode Expert: Heather Dillaway
Dr. Heather Dillaway is a Professor of Sociology, Interim Chair in the Department of Public Health Program, and Associate Dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Most of Dr. Dillaway’s research focuses on two topics: (1) women's experiences of menopause and midlife and (2) the sexual and reproductive health experiences of women with physical disabilities (in particular, women with spinal cord injuries). She has over 50 research publications on these topics.
For more on Heather check out: https://clasprofiles.wayne.edu/profile/AO1701
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Episode 13 Reference Links:
Research Articles:
“Don’t Think Paralysis Takes Away Your Womanhood”: Sexual Intimacy After Spinal Cord Injury
From the Guest Editors: Gender, Disability, and Intersectionality
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Podcasts:
Disability After Dark with Andrew Gurza
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Resources:
AOTA Sexuality and the Role of Occupational Therapy Fact Sheet
Videos:
Disability and Sexuality by AMAZEorg
Every body: glamour, date-ability, sexuality & disability | Dr. Danielle Sheypuk
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