I Know What I'm Doing. Experiences of Women who Use Methamphetamine.

FRIŠAUFOVÁ, Magda. I Know What I'm Doing. Experiences of Women who Use Methamphetamine. Brno: Muni press, 2016, 238 pp. Edice EDIS, 15. svazek. ISBN 978-80-210-8315-8.

Basic information

• Original name: I Know What I'm Doing. Experiences of Women who Use Methamphetamine.
• Authors: FRIŠAUFOVÁ, Magda (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution).
• Edition: Brno, 238 pp. Edice EDIS, 15. svazek, 2016.
• Publisher: Muni press

Other information

• Original language: English
• Type of outcome: Book on a specialized topic
• Field of Study: 50000 5. Social Sciences
• Country of publisher: Czech Republic
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• Publication form: printed version "print"
• WWW: URL
• RIV identification code: RIV/00216224:14230/16:00092625
• Organization unit: Faculty of Social Studies
• ISBN: 978-80-210-8315-8
• Keywords in English: agency; critical social work; empowerment; drug use; gender; intersectionality; methamphetamine; narrative approach; postmodern feminism

Abstract

Women drug users have been in the focus of social science research for several decades. Quite a lot has been written about their specific situation, especially concerning their unequal gender position, higher stigmatization, or harder access to treatment or social services. On the other hand, not much attention has been given to their strategies of resistance, or dealing with problems they encounter in their everyday lives. In this book, the author provides a different view on their living situations. Through the narrative analysis of qualitative interviews and focus groups with seven women who have experience with long-term methamphetamine use, the author explores not only the challenges that they face, but also the strengths and agency they use to influence and take control of their lives, and negotiate their needs and interests with the world around them.