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Feminist Perspectives on Family Care
Policies for Gender Justice
- Nancy R. Hooyman - University of Washington, Seattle, USA
- Judith Gonyea - Social Work, Boston University, Boston University, USA
August 1995 | 432 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
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
Social Services and Social Supports
Gender Justice
National Health Care Reform and Long-Term Care
Feminist Strategies for Change
