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The Meaning of Gender While Aging With Paralytic Polio

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to report the influence of gender on aging with childhood onset paralytic polio. The hermeneutic phenomenological exploration of gender was done using multiple qualitative interviews with 25 women, age 55 to 75 years of age, who had polio since before 14 years of age. We noted three themes: (a) the movement of her body, (b) integrating body and gender, and (c) gender discrepancies. Findings are discussed in the context of gendered expectations and the women's bodies.

Source: Journal of Gerontological Social Work

DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2010.529864

Authors: Tracie Harrison, Alexa Stuifbergen, Janiece Walker, Tiffany Scott, Robin Choban

Institution: The University of Texas at Austin

Language: English

Topic: Gender, Health, and Social Inequality

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Nursing Research