Ageing, Gender and Sexuality

Equality in Later Life

Sue Westwood author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:14th Mar '16

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This book explores the intersection of ageing, gender, and sexuality, focusing on the experiences of older LGB individuals. It examines inequalities and their implications within socio-legal contexts and social policy.

Ageing, Gender and Sexuality presents innovative research that explores the intricate connections between ageing, gender, and sexuality from an equality-focused viewpoint. The book draws on recent empirical data to introduce new theoretical frameworks for understanding the lived experiences of older individuals at these intersections. It specifically highlights the experiences of older lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals, examining how the interplay of ageing, gender, and sexuality contributes to distinct inequalities in terms of resources, recognition, and representation in later life.

Adopting a feminist socio-legal perspective, the authors argue that these inequalities are shaped by various temporal, spatial, and regulatory contexts. The book delves into topics such as the sexual subjectivities of older individuals, the formation of kinship among ageing populations, and the implications of class on life trajectories and anticipated care futures. This comprehensive analysis provides fresh insights into the realities faced by older individuals in same-sex relationships, including those who may not identify with specific sexual labels.

Furthermore, Ageing, Gender and Sexuality emphasizes the narratives of those who have directly navigated the evolving socio-legal landscape for LGB individuals. The findings presented in this book hold significant implications for social policy and are invaluable for students, scholars, and policymakers in fields such as gender and sexuality studies, ageing studies, sociology, and human rights. The book was recognized with the Socio-Legal Studies Association Hart Prize for Early Career Academics in 2017, underscoring its contribution to these important discussions.

ISBN: 9781138912403

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 498g

244 pages