TitleAgeing population and gender issues : 10th Anniversary Conference on "Into the 21st Century : Challenges for Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific Region", The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 13-15 April 2000

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Author(s) Cheung, Fanny

Publisher Name Chinese University of Hong Kong

Publication Date 2000

Abstract Gender analyses of the growing ageing population and decreasing support ratio illustrate specific concerns faced by women both as the elderly and as caregivers of the elderly. Women constitute the majority of the oldest old age group; they are more likely to lack financial support; they are more likely to be living with family members without their spouses, and cared for by female family members. A life-cycle approach is adopted to examine the impact of the growth of the ageing population on women’s well being. The challenges for setting gender-sensitive policies for women and the elderly are discussed in the context of Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region. "Gender-neutrality" may lead to bias in the policy outcome. Sex-disaggregated data and gender analyses are necessary tools for research and policies on ageing.

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Policy Making
Sex Differences
Life Course
Older Adults
Population Aging
Aging
Asians
Conference Proceedings
Females
Hong Kong

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