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Sommers, Tish; And Others – 1986
This "gray paper" addresses the concerns of older women regarding their control over death and dying. It is based on the observation that older women are devalued by society on account of both their age and gender, and hence are likely to be impoverished and vulnerable as they approach death. The paper begins by examining the legal,…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Court Litigation, Death, Ethics
