Women Ageing: Social Work Intervention

Book Details:

• Author: Vineeta Srivastava

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2010

• ISBN: 8131602079

• Pages: 305

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches

About the Book:
The issues of gender and ageing have emerged as central themes in contemporary developmental discourse worldwide. With the longevity of populations steadily increasing since the 1920s—first in developed nations and subsequently in developing countries—population ageing has become a global reality. For women, the challenges of old age are often rooted in the gender inequalities experienced throughout their lives, where societal perceptions of women’s inferior status leave a lasting impact on their well-being in later years.

This book offers a unique micro-level study focusing on older women in Girwa Tahsil of Rajasthan, providing a gendered perspective on ageing. It reviews theories, policies, and key issues related to ageing and presents a comprehensive analysis of urban aged women across various income groups, addressing their lifestyles, needs, and problems. Unlike many other works on the topic, this volume delivers a kaleidoscopic view of gender and ageing in an accessible and engaging style.

This book will be an invaluable resource for:

• Teachers, researchers, and students of social work, gerontology, and gender studies

• NGO professionals, volunteers, and social workers engaged in elderly care and gender advocacy

• Government officials and policy planners addressing ageing and social welfare initiatives

About the Author:
Vineeta Srivastava is the Director (Research) in the Department of Social Work, Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University, Udaipur. A recognized social activist and prolific writer, she has extensively worked on gender issues and capacity building for social work professionals in Rajasthan.

She has contributed numerous articles to reputed national and international journals and has received several accolades, including:

• IBC Foremost Educator of the World (2008)

• IBC 2000 Intellectuals of the 21st Century (2009), Cambridge, UK

• Professor Radha Kamal Mukherjee Young Social Scientist Award (2001 & 2002)

• Senior Research Fellow, Indian Social Science Association (2008)

Her expertise and field experience make this work a critical contribution to the study of gender and ageing in India.