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Bridging critical feminist gerontology and social work to interrogate the narrative on civic engagement. |
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Affilia Journal of Women and Social Work, 26(3), August 2011, pp.239-249. |
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0886-1099 |
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0886-1099 |
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This article aims to highlight the work of feminist gerontologists whose contributions in gerontological journals may not always be read by many social work feminists in other fields. Specifically, the article highlights the work of feminist gerontologists who critically analyse the intersection of age, gender, and race, and who question the inherent assumptions in dominant policy and practice narratives. Beginning with a brief background on the emergence of critical gerontology, the work of feminist activists is briefly reviewed and the scholarship of feminist gerontologists in social work is highlighted. The article uses the current narrative on civic engagement as an example of how the discourse changes when feminist gerontologists raise questions about unintended consequences. Finally, the article ends with discussing implications for social work educators and practitioners. |
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article; |
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ageing; feminist theory; older people; social policy; social work; |
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www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=84410e04-4236-48a5-8ce7-f7e95180becb |
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