Understanding Older Chicanas - Sociological and Policy Perspectives (Hardcover)

Focusing on an overlooked and understudied population, Understanding Older Chicanas examines older Chicanas' lives, status, and public policy needs. Chicana elderly tend to be poor, reflecting the economic position of Chicanos in American society; they also tend to be stereotyped as widows and grandmothers, reflecting the cultural values of Mexican American society. This work shows how Chicana elderly cope with this economic and cultural marginality and how they gain the personal and financial resources they require. Author Elisa Facio also relates how scholars and public policymakers have previously understood Chicana elderly, provides new data on the social meaning of Chicana old age, and points out the implications of that meaning for future policymakers. This perceptive volume is essential reading for those in academic and policy settings who are interested in issues regarding multicultural aging experiences, diversification, life-cycle phases, socialization, and women.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	SAGE Series on Race and Ethnic Relations
Release date:	October 1995
First published:	August 1995
Authors:	Elisa Facio
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	119
ISBN-13:	978-0-8039-4580-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Multicultural studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Adults > Elderly
LSN:	0-8039-4580-9
Barcode:	9780803945807

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