Sex, intimacy and self-esteem: the case of the African American older woman
Article Abstract:
A pilot study was conducted to determine the relationship betwen sexual attitudes, intimacy and self esteem in African American elderly women. Results indicate that not all aspects of spousal intimacy are equally important in their relationships. Various descriptors of intimacy are described such as affection, friendship, eros, empathy and self-love and their relation to self-esteem. It was noted that there was a dissatisfaction with their sex lives probably due to ill health on the part of the spouses.
Publication Name: Journal of Women & Aging
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0895-2841
Year: 1992
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The rich get social services and the poor get capitalism
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Members of the upper class receive more services for less, compared to those of the lower class. This is true because an increase in income and social status carries with it an increase in benefits, tax credits and other free services. For example, most plane passengers in the first class section enjoy free travel benefits, while those in the economy section most likely paid for their own tickets.
Publication Name: Women & Therapy
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0270-3149
Year: 1996
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Social work with the osteoporotic woman
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The care and treatment of osteoporosis in elderly women provide opportunitiesfor the services of the medical social worker. However, a working knowledge of the disease's physiological and psychosocial effects are required. These effects and various techniques to alleviate chronic pain, functional limitations of the patient and restriction of activities are presented.
Publication Name: Journal of Women & Aging
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0895-2841
Year: 1992
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