Gender and Later Life

Gender and Later Life
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Publisher : Sage Publications (CA)
Total Pages : 246
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015025011712
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Book Synopsis Gender and Later Life by : Sara Arber

Download or read book Gender and Later Life written by Sara Arber and published by Sage Publications (CA). This book was released on 1991 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on three key resources which influence the level of the independence of elderly people - finance, health and domestic situation - this study examines gender divisions and inequalities in later life. It shows how these resources interact to determine levels of dependence or independence.


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