Feminist Perspectives on Family Care

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Nancy R. Hooyman - University of Washington, Seattle, USA
Judith Gonyea - Social Work, Boston University, Boston University, USA

Volume: 6

Series:
Family Caregiver Applications series

Other Titles in:
Aging and Gerontology (Behavioral Science) (General)

October 1995 | 432 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

Description
Contents

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.

Introduction

Why a Feminist Perspective?

PART ONE: THE CHANGING SOCIETAL CONTEXT FOR CAREGIVING

America's 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 America's 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

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