Feminist Perspectives on Family Care Politics for Gender Justice

includes index and biblioraphy

Why a feminist perspective?..........15 1.The changing societal Context for Caregiving ..........39 America`s Changing families ..............43 The changing american economy and workforce ..........58 Changing health care needs and long-term care services.......................75 2. The context, Extent, and nature of Caregiving for Dependents ............105 The social, politial , and historical context of Caregiving for dependents ...........107 The gendered nature of Care ..........120 The consequences fof Caring............136 3. A Feminist Critique of CUrrent policies and programs ........159 A feminist critique of America`s Family policy.....166 A feminist critique of Long-term care policies ..............183 A feminist critique of Family-Related benefits in the workplace.....210 4. Toward a feminist agenda for Family caregivers .............235 Economic support ..........241 Social Services and social support ..........265 Gender Justice............291 National Health care reform and long-term care: ...................318 Feminist strategis for change .........339