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Feminist Perspectives on Family Care

Policies for Gender Justice
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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 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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