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Dr Victoria Clarke's Outputs (14)

Men not included? A critical psychology analysis of lesbian families and male influence in child rearing (2007)
Journal Article

This paper explores debates about male presence and influence in lesbian families from a critical psychology standpoint. Critical psychology encompasses a variety of radical approaches to psychological research that reject traditional psychological a... Read More about Men not included? A critical psychology analysis of lesbian families and male influence in child rearing.

LGBT psychosocial theory and practice in the UK: A review of key contributions and current developments (2007)
Journal Article

This paper outlines the recent history of LGBT psychology and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom, focusing on key publications, and the current terrain, highlighting similarities and differences between the UK and the US contexts. The paper is divid... Read More about LGBT psychosocial theory and practice in the UK: A review of key contributions and current developments.

Introduction to LGB perspectives in psychological and psychotherapeutic theory, research and practice in the UK (2007)
Book Chapter

We are delighted to welcome readers to this collection of papers showcasing current developments in lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) psychological and psychotherapeutic theory, research and practice in the United Kingdom. This is our second foray into... Read More about Introduction to LGB perspectives in psychological and psychotherapeutic theory, research and practice in the UK.

Slippery slopes and the queer parenting Armageddon: normalising and radical responses to arguments about the importance of maternal and paternal influences in childrearing (2007)
Journal Article

In this commentary, I respond to Sir Mark Potter’s assertions about the importance of marriage as an institution and of maternal and paternal influences in childrearing. These are well-worn justifications for the denial of lesbian and gay rights, par... Read More about Slippery slopes and the queer parenting Armageddon: normalising and radical responses to arguments about the importance of maternal and paternal influences in childrearing.