Constructions of Various Femininities Among the Oldest Old Women

Bibliographic Data

ID15217671
AuthorsLena Aléx (Umeå University, corresponding author), Anne Hammarström (0000-0002-4095-7961, Umeå University), Yngve Gustafson (0000-0002-0999-377X, Umeå University), Astrid Norberg (0000-0003-0662-9136, Umeå University), B Lundman (0000-0003-2929-9248, Umeå University)
Year2006
Volume27
Issue10
Pages853-872
Publication date2006-10-15
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueHealth Care For Women International (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0739-9332 • E-ISSN: 1096-4665
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/07399330600880467
PMID17050331
OpenAlexW1976585338
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited32

This study forms part of the Umeå 85+ Study, and the aim was to explore various gendered constructions of femininities among the oldest old women. Femininities are seen as various ways of shaping oneself as a woman in relation to the impact of historical, social, and cultural circumstances. Thematic narratives were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Through interpreting these narratives in the light of gender theories, we were able to discern four femininities: "being connected," "being an actor," "living in the shadow of others," and "being alienated." The oldest old women displayed complex outlooks on femininities, and no femininity was interpreted as being in the center related to the other femininities. Further research is needed in order to disclose the complexity of femininities related to factors such as social class, ethnicity, and financial situation among the oldest old, and to acquire a greater knowledge of various femininities

Art · Ethnic group · Femininity · Literature · Narrative · Political science · Relation (database · Shadow (psychology · Social class · Sociology · Anthropology · Family Support in Illness · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies · Psychology · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics

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