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Ubuntu, African elderly and the African family crisis
Author(s)Maria G Cattell
Journal titleSouthern African Journal of Gerontology, vol 6, no 2, October 1997
Pagespp 37-39
KeywordsFamily care ; The Family ; Social change ; Research ; Africa ; Kenya.
AnnotationUbuntu, the African ethos of caring and sharing, has important implications for older people throughout sub-Saharan Africa, especially regarding the current situation of family crisis in Africa and African responses to this crisis. Case studies from research on Kenyan older people illustrate the meaning of ubuntu in everyday life. Policy implications are also considered.
Accession NumberCPA-980225407 A
ClassmarkP6:SJ: SJ: TMH: 3A: 7J: 7LD

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