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Researching social care for minority ethnic older people
— implications of some Scottish research | | Author(s) | A M Bowes, N S Dar |
| Journal title | British Journal of Social Work, vol 30, no 3, June 2000 |
| Pages | pp 305-322 |
| Keywords | Family care ; Asian people ; Needs [elderly] ; Services ; Home care services ; Social surveys ; Glasgow. |
| Annotation | On the basis of previous research suggesting that social work provision for minority ethnic older people continues to be ineffective and inappropriate, the authors explore through qualitative interviews issues concerning patterns of welfare and mutual care among older Pakistanis and their families in Glasgow. The organisation of services is discussed, with special reference to issues of power and control, the role of the voluntary (non-profit) and statutory sectors, the debate regarding the possible need for specialist services versus generic services, and the role of minority-led initiatives. Issues of staffing are discussed, in particular the dangers of marginalising minority services, and possible divisions of labour in provision. Methodology is explored, including issues of linguistic and cultural communication and working with relatively powerless social groups, whose views are sought. Examining the views of professional social care workers is problematical in respect of their gate-keeping role. User perspectives are essential to the development of appropriate services for minority ethnic groups. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-000719208 A |
| Classmark | P6:SJ: TKK: IK: I: NH: 3F: 9WC |
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