ABSTRACT
The interrelationships between intersectionality, homelessness and social work are complicated and contested, as is the very notion of intersectionality itself (McKibbin et al., 2015). In this book I have argued that intersectionality is a new way of thinking and theorising about homelessness and social work. I have sought to contribute to social work knowledge by considering an intersectional social work approach to homelessness. This has been achieved by exploring literature and research on intersectionality, social work research, homelessness policy making, practitioner responses and service user perspectives By reflecting on my own Australian social work practice and research on homelessness spanning over two decades, I have illustrated diverse perspectives on home, service providers’ responses and service users’ experiences of homelessness.
