Intergenerational struggles over urban housing: the impact on livelihoods of the elderly in Zimbabwe
Author(s)
Gamuchirai Paradza , GaynorEditor(s)
Eade, DeborahPublication date
2009-11-01Country
Zimbabwe
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Gender & DevelopmentDocument type
Journal articleLanguage
EnglishDescription
Legislative and economic changes in Zimbabwe have caused a confrontation between the younger and older generations over resources, with bad consequences for both. This article is based on research into the experiences of families living in both rural and urban areas. Since women normally outlive their husbands, struggles over property are common when husbands die. For elderly women, ownership of urban housing does not necessarily lead to control. Hence, owning property does not in itself ensure they can ensure economic security from it. 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
10ISSN
1355-2074EISSN
1364-9221ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1080/13552070903298410