Available But Not Accessible: An Examination of The Use of Workplace Policies for Caregivers of Elderly Kin  

Oleh:

Medjuck, Sheva ; Keefe, Janice M. ; Fancey, Pamela J.

Jenis: Article from Bulletin/Magazine
Dalam koleksi: Journal of Family Issues vol. 19 no. 3 (May 1998), page 274-299.
Topik: workplace; workplace; policies; caregivers
Fulltext: 274.pdf (2.45MB)

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This article investigates the extent to which existing workplaces assist women to balance employment and elder care responsibilities. Two sources of data are used in this article. Interview data of 246 women who are caregivers to elderly kin and who work in 37 workplaces in Nova Scotia, Canada are analyzed to obtain the employee's perception of elder care policy. In addition, content analysis of the 80 policy documents in these workplaces is conducted. Findings reveal a child care bias in family - friendly policies, a gender bias in policy formulation, and a focus on workplace productivity rather than employee well - being. This analysis suggests that current workplace policy does not take into consideration the complex needs and diverse situations of employed women providing care for elderly kin.

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