Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans People: Minding the Knowledge Gaps (Routledge Advances in Social Work)

Synopsis

What does it mean to grow older as a lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBT) person? What gaps in knowledge about LGBT ageing remain? This timely and innovative book reports on a project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council which aimed to address gaps in knowledge about older LGBT people and their experiences of ageing. The book discusses the project and contains chapters either specially commissioned or written by leading researchers and activists in the field. Informed by a range of theoretical perspectives, empirical research studies, critical observations as well as lived experiences, this book explores areas of LGBT ageing that have been under-studied. These include: bisexual ageing; trans ageing and older trans people’s mental health; ethnicity, culture and religion in the lives of older LGBT people and gaps in knowledge about older LGBT people from minority ethnic communities; intergenerational networks; residential and end-of-life care; and the effects of austerity on services. Written in an accessible style, this book is essential for researchers and policy makers interested in the lives of older LGBT people, people who work with older people and teachers and students interested in ageing, gender identity and sexuality.

Copyright:

2018

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781317241102

Related ISBNs:

9781315628462, 9781138644939, 9781138644939

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

04/14/19

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Andrew King, Kathryn Almack, Yiu-Tung Suen and Sue Westwood

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Health, Mind and Body, Social Studies

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Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.