Gerontology - Economic Aspects, Elderly, Gerontology - Gender Issues, Gerontology - Social Aspects, Economic Conditions - General & Miscellaneous, Women's Health, Reproductive & Body Issues
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Overview
The strength and uniqueness of elder women in our society is the focus of this ground-breaking volume. Women as Elders brings together material on women from a feminist perspective and investigates the diverse realities of elder women's lives. Expert contributors document the problems faced by elder women in our society and provide alternative images and support systems that are being developed for older women. Highlights include the stories of inspiring women who have triumphed over our agist and sexist society.This groundbreaking volume presents pertinent material from a feminist perspective on the strengths and uniqueness of elder women in our society.
Synopsis
The strength and uniqueness of elder women in our society is the focus of this ground-breaking volume. Women as Elders brings together material on women from a feminist perspective and investigates the diverse realities of elder women's lives. Expert contributors document the problems faced by elder women in our society and provide alternative images and support systems that are being developed for older women. Highlights include the stories of inspiring women who have triumphed over our agist and sexist society.
Book Details
Published
January 1, 1987
Publisher
Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Pages
90
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780866566216