title: A postmodern perspective on feminist gerontology.
abstract: This article argues the need for research in a feminist gerontology that is informed by postmodern and poststructuralist theories. Feminist gerontology is defined and described as part of a larger movement in the field toward critical gerontology. A brief summary of postmodern thought is followed by questions for researchers in gerontology and guidelines for feminist research which is interpretive, interactive, critical, and change-oriented.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Gerontology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Ray
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D005260:Female; D019513:Feminism; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D019359:Knowledge; D007802:Language; D015588:Observer Variation; D010684:Philosophy; D012107:Research Design; D016387:Women's Health