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.
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 Americäs 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 Americäs 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
Introduction Why a Feminist Perspective? PART ONE: THE CHANGING SOCIETAL CONTEXT FOR CAREGIVING Americäs 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 Americäs 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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