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A Lavender Pink Grey Power: Gay and Lesbian Gerontology in Australia
Author(s) -
Harrison Jo
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
australasian journal on ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.63
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1741-6612
pISSN - 1440-6381
DOI - 10.1111/j.1741-6612.1999.tb00086.x
Subject(s) - lesbian , exploratory research , politics , gender studies , qualitative research , power (physics) , sociology , psychology , gerontology , political science , medicine , social science , law , physics , quantum mechanics
Objective: A small exploratory qualitative study investigated key political activists' predictions regarding the process by which gay and lesbian older people will be included in aged care policies in the future in Australia. Method: In‐depth semi‐structured interviews were conducted with six activists in aged care and human rights. Results: Findings are discussed in relation to three broad themes: barriers to change; who should do what?; and strategies for success. Conclusions: The study points to predictions about gay and lesbian aged policy which warrant further attention. It identifies a need for further research which investigates aspects of the findings, particularly the collaborative process between gerontologists and gay and lesbian activists. Such a process may lead to policies which emphasise social justice and the recognition of diversity in gerontology.