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Understanding Older Chicanas: Sociological and Policy Perspectives

Understanding Older Chicanas: Sociological and Policy Perspectives

Facio, Elisa

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Series: Sage Race and Ethnic Relations, Book 14

Aging & Elder CareGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies

ISBN10: 0803945817
ISBN13: 9780803945814
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Published: Aug 31 1995
Pages: 119
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.30 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
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.

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