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Policy implications of ageing sexualities
Author(s)	Brian Heaphy, Andrew K T Yip
Journal title	Social Policy & Society, vol 5, pt 4, October 2006
Pages	pp 443-452
Source	http://www.journals.cambridge.org
Keywords	Sexual orientation ; Older men ; Older women ; Personal relationships ; Social policy ; Social surveys.
Annotation	The authors explore the perceptions and experiences of older lesbians and gay men, to open up debate on the policy implications of ageing sexualities. They begin by discussing the heteronormative perspective that frames current discourse on older people's needs and citizenship. The article presents data from an empirical study to highlight the concerns that older lesbians and gay men have about housing, health and social service provision, work and job security, and relationship recognition. The article illustrates how the heterosexual assumption that informs policy making can limit the development of effective strategies for supporting older lesbians and gay men, and raises broader questions about policy making, social inclusion and citizenship. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-061207201 A
Classmark	ES6: BC: BD: DS: TM2: 3F
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