Elderly, Gerontology - Gender Issues, Discrimination & Prejudice - General
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Overview
Of the research conducted on, about, and for women, little has focused on gender among elderly people. Is there a quality of life difference between elderly women and men? Does ageism affect older women more than their male counterparts? How can elderly women empower themselves to change inadequate living conditions? Considering these and other questions, Gender and Later Life examines how gender and class influence the well-being of people in later life and considers if these factors are more relevant than chronological age. The authors use a political economy perspective to integrate research on aging and gender and to provide a better understanding of gender differences in later life. Essential reading for those with interests in women's studies, social gerontology, medical sociology, and social policy.Book Details
Published
November 18, 1991
Publisher
London ; Sage Publications, 1991.
Pages
240
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780803983977