Nancy R. Hooyman, Judith Gonyea

Feminist Perspectives on Family Care

Policies for Gender Justice

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book analyzes the phenomenon of family care for three populations of adult dependents with chronic disabilities: adults with developmental disabilities; adults with serious, persistent mental illness; and the frail elderly. Family care of relatives spanning the life course and across cultures is emphasized.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sage Publications, Inc
• Seitenzahl: 434
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. August 1995
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 543g
• ISBN-13: 9780803951433
• ISBN-10: 0803951434
• Artikelnr.: 22052563

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Why a Feminist Perspective?
PART ONE: THE CHANGING SOCIETAL CONTEXT FOR CAREGIVING
Americäs Changing Families
The Changing American Economy and Workforce
Changing Health Care Needs and Long-Term Care Services
PART TWO: THE CONTEXT, EXTENT AND NATURE OF CAREGIVING FOR DEPENDENTS
The Social, Political, and Historical Context of Caregiving for Dependents
The Gendered Nature of Care
The Consequences of Caring
PART THREE: A FEMINIST CRITIQUE OF CURRENT POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
A Feminist Critique of Americäs Family Policy
A Feminist Critique of Long-Term Care Policies
A Feminist Critique of Family-Related Benefits in the Workplace
PART FOUR: TOWARD A FEMINIST AGENDA FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS
Economic Supports
A Feminist Approach
Social Services and Social Supports
Gender Justice
Achieving a More Family-Responsive Workplace
National Health Care Reform and Long-Term Care
A Feminist Perspective
Feminist Strategies for Change
Toward a National Caregiver Coalition