Gendered health policies and a women's movement: the Gypsy case

被引:2
作者
Acton, Thomas [1 ]
Caffrey, Susan [1 ]
Dunn, Sylvia [2 ]
Vinson, Penny
机构
[1] Univ Greenwich, Sch Social Sci, London SE9 2UG, England
[2] Natl Assoc Gypsy Women, Rayleigh, Essex, England
关键词
Gypsies; Romani; Travellers; gender; health; hygiene;
D O I
10.1016/S1353-8292(97)00028-2
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Health concepts depend on socially constructed hygiene practices. Many accounts of "traditional'' Gypsy hygiene make gender diffentiation primary, implying that traditional health practices reinforce patriarchy and emphasizing the special needs of Gypsy women. This paper argues, however, that the position of women is contested in Romani society. Although prioritizing the more apparent health needs of women and small children appeals to health professionals, this cannot by itself create an effective critique of the health system's response to Gypsy needs. The emergence of a Gypsy women's movement has led to a new critique, and challenge to the victim image of women. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved
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页码:45 / 54
页数:10
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