The sexual component in family therapy: a feminist critique

Feminist concerns have remained on the periphery of family therapy. Most approaches have not been examined in regard to sexist content and little integration has occurred between family therapy and the feminist perspective. This article reviews and critically examines the family therapy literature on the treatment of the sexual component: relationships, dysfunction and abuse. Implications of some of the current theories in the field are examined. A feminist lens is used to identify sexist content and deficiencies in theory and practice.