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The resistance and survival of old women : striving for empowerment in the face of oppression and violence

Creator:

Mau, Sindy Kay

Abstract:

Old women face a unique set of obstacles in their quest for empowerment. In this study the concept of empowerment is explored by politicizing issues of personal safety. The most significant factors that impede an old woman's sense of safety and control include oppression, primarily ageism and sexism, along with...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

dominant group, i.e. heterosexuals. Suzanne Pharr makes the link between sexism and heterosexism