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The changing career of "elder abuse and neglect" as a social problem in Canada: Learning from feminist frameworks?
- Author:
- HARBISON Joan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 11(4), 1999, pp.59-80.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
"Elder abuse and neglect" was constructed as a social problem by experts and has largely been a product of "expert" knowledge building and intervention. The idea of women abuse as a social problem, on the other hand, originated with women themselves. The paper examines the changing social context in which some older people are currently seeking ownership of responses to mistreatment. It explores emerging criticisms of present constructions of "elder abuse and neglect" and the needs they imply, and links these to feminist frameworks. It then considers the appeal and utility of these frameworks for older women active in the fight against mistreatment.
Models of intervention for 'elder abuse and neglect': a Canadian perspective on ageism, participation, and empowerment
- Author:
- HARBISON Joan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 10(3/4), 1999, pp.1-17.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Ageism is widely acknowledged as pervasive in our society both in the literature and by the public at large. The mistreatment of older people may be seen in part as a reflection of that ageism. Reviews six models of intervention and discusses the extent to which they reflect embedded ageism and/or the potential to address it. Concludes that all models have ageist elements, but that the participatory model has the most potential to overcome racism.