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Call us carers
— limitations and risks in campaigning for recognition and exclusivity | | Author(s) | Liz Lloyd |
| Journal title | Critical Social Policy, vol 26, no 4, issue 89, November 2006 |
| Pages | pp 945-960 |
| Source | http://csp.sagepub.com |
| Keywords | Informal care ; Pressure groups ; Projects. |
| Annotation | The organisation Carers UK is currently pursuing a campaign for the title of "carer" to be used only in connection with unpaid carers, and this article comments on the campaign. The campaign is analysed in the context of recent developments in policies on unpaid caring and broader debates concerning recognition campaigns, identity and solidarity with others. It is argued that success for carers in terms of securing better benefits and services has been partial and limited, and that there are problems in linking demands for recognition with demands for improved material conditions. It is also argued that this particular campaign is likely to prove counterproductive, not only for carers but also for others in caring relationships, including paid carers and people in need of support. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-061211203 A |
| Classmark | P6: PME: 3E |
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