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A postmodern perspective on feminist gerontology
1Institute of Gerontology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.
The Gerontologist
|October 1, 1996
Summary
This article advocates for feminist gerontology research integrating postmodern and poststructuralist theories. It outlines interpretive, interactive, critical, and change-oriented guidelines for this emerging field.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Feminist Theory
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Feminist gerontology is an evolving area within critical gerontology.
- Postmodern and poststructuralist theories offer valuable frameworks for critical analysis in aging studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To argue for the necessity of integrating postmodern and poststructuralist theories into feminist gerontology research.
- To define and contextualize feminist gerontology within critical gerontology.
- To provide guidelines for conducting feminist research in gerontology.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of postmodern and poststructuralist theories.
- Definition and description of feminist gerontology.
- Development of research guidelines.
Main Results:
- Identifies key tenets of postmodern thought relevant to gerontology.
- Proposes a framework for feminist gerontology informed by critical theory.
- Offers practical guidelines for interpretive, interactive, critical, and change-oriented research.
Conclusions:
- Emphasizes the need for theoretically informed feminist gerontology.
- Highlights the potential of postmodern and poststructuralist approaches to advance critical gerontology.
- Advocates for research that is interpretive, interactive, critical, and change-oriented to address aging issues.