Date of Award
8-2003
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Department
Social Work
Supervisor
Bill Lee
Language
English
Abstract
This thesis examines the challenges of addressing elder abuse within a First Nation Context. The paper suggests that issues of systemic and internalized racism, lack of personal/communal privacy and resistance to professional intervention need to be given consideration from an individual, familial, community and governmental perspective. The values behind these different perspectives are intertwined and their complexity hinders easy resolution. While no definite conclusions are drawn, the paper highlights the issues that must be considered prior to planning interventions for elder abuse in a First Nations community context.
Recommended Citation
Martin, Johnna, "Elder Abuse in a First Nations Context" (2003). Open Access Dissertations and Theses. Paper 6181.
http://digitalcommons.mcmaster.ca/opendissertations/6181
McMaster University Library