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EnglishWomen dominate Pentecostal worship internationally and are particularly affected by the religious, social and economic consequences of the Pentecostal movement. Drawing from cross-cultural ethnographic studies, this article describes ways Pentecostalism influences women's self-perceptions and social relationships. Discussion of social work implications addresses individual and community practice issues.FrenchLes répercussions religieuses, sociales et économiques du mouvement pentecotiste ont particulièrement affectéles femmes, qui sont en nombre majoritaire dans ce mouvement, à l'échelle internationale. S'appuyant sur des études ethnographiques interculturelles, cette étude décrit la façon dont la participation des femmes au mouvement pentecotiste affecte leur perception de soi et leurs relations sociales. Les discussions sur les implications du travail social portent notamment sur l'attention à la vision du monde, les attentes économiques, la violence conjugale et la coopération.SpanishLas consecuencias religiosas, sociales y económicas del movimiento pentecostal han afectado a las mujeres de una forma especial, ya que internacionalmente ellas dominan los servicios religiosos. Partiendo de estudios etnográficos interculturales, se describe de quéforma la participación pentecostal afecta las auto-percepciones y relaciones sociales de las mujeres. Las implicaciones para el trabajo social incluyen atención a la cosmovisión, expectativas económicas, maltrato marital, y colaboración.

Older women with HIV/AIDS constitute an invisible population that is often ignored by organizers of HIV prevention efforts as well as by HIV and aging organizations. This article explores the importance of a feminist approach to practice with a population affected by the intersection of ageism, sexism, and AIDS phobia. A support group for midlife and older women with HIV/AIDS is described, and four themes that were identified by the group participants are discussed. AIDS service organizations, the aging network, and policy makers must begin to recognize the critical need to support and assist older women with HIV/AIDS.