Widowed Mama-Grannies buffering HIV/AIDS-affected households in a city slum of Kampala, Uganda
Author(s)
Nyanzi , StellaEditor(s)
Eade, DeborahPublication date
2009-11-01Country
Uganda
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Gender & DevelopmentDocument type
Journal articleLanguage
EnglishDescription
This article explores the experiences, challenges and coping strategies of urban elderly residents in Kasubi-Kawaala, a slum on the margins of Kampala city, Uganda. The city is mainly stereotyped as a space for able-bodied individuals able to hustle, innovatively compete for limited resources, and accrue themselves benefits. It is widely assumed that old age causes people to retire to rural areas. Thus, the 'urban elderly' present an anomaly. Yet, they play a very significant role in the city. Many support dependent grandchildren, many of whom have been orphaned by AIDS. This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis. For the full table of contents for this and previous issues of this journal, please visit the <a href="http://www.genderanddevelopment.org">Gender and Development</a> website.Pages
13ISSN
1355-2074EISSN
1364-9221ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1080/13552070903298485