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Gender differences in informal caring
Author(s)S Arber, J Ginn
Journal titleHealth & Social Care in the Community, vol 3, no 1, January 1995
Pagespp 19-32
KeywordsMen as carers ; Women as carers ; Sexual equality.
AnnotationThis study explored the gender differences in informal caring, focusing on gender differences according to the relationship between the carer and the care recipient. Results show that male carers are less involved in care provision than female carers, and that married men often rely on their wives to perform caring roles.
Accession NumberCPA-950127001 A
ClassmarkP6:SG: P6:SH: TM8

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