Feminist Perspectives on Family Care ：Policies for Gender Justice ( 1 )

Publication subTitle ：Policies for Gender Justice

Publication series ：1

Author： Hooyman   Nancy R.;Gonyea   Judith G.  

Publisher： Sage Publications Ltd‎

Publication year： 1995

E-ISBN: 9781452247311

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780803951433

Subject： C913.11 A household or family.

Keyword： 中、老年人问题,社会学

Language： ENG

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Description

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.

Chapter

Cover

Contents

Series Editor's Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1 - Why a Feminist Perspective?

Part I - The Changing Societal Context for Caregiving

Chapter 2 - America's Changing Families

Chapter 3 - The Changing American Economy and Workforce

Chapter 4 - Changing Health Care Needs and Long-Term Care Services

Part II - The Context,Extent,and Nature of Caregiving for Dependents

Chapter 5 - The Social,Political,and Historical Context of Caregiving for Dependents

Chapter 6 - The Gendered Nature of Care

Chapter 7 - The Consequences of Caring

Part ΙII - A Feminist Critique of Current Policies and Programs

Chapter 8 - A Feminist Critique of America's Family Policy

Chapter 9 - A Feminist Critique of Long-Term Care Policies

Chapter 10 - A Feminist Critique of Family-Related Benefits in the Workplace

Part IV - Toward a Feminist Agenda for Family Caregivers

Chapter 11 - Economic Supports: A Feminist Approach

Chapter 12 - Social Services and Social Supports

Chapter 13 - Gender Justice: Achieving a More Family- Responsive Workplace

Chapter 14 - National Health Care Reform and Long-Term Care: A Feminist Perspective

Chapter 15 - Feminist Strategies for Change: Toward a National Caregiver Coalition

References

Name Index

Subject Index

About the Authors

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