On the relational dynamics of caring: A psychotherapeutic approach to emotional and power dimensions of women's care work

Gender, Place and Culture

Volumn 15, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 249-265

  Bondi, Liz ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Care; Emotions; Gender; Power; Psychotherapy; Relationships

Indexed keywords

FEMINISM; GENDER ISSUE; HEALTH CARE; PSYCHOLOGY; WOMENS EMPLOYMENT;

EID: 46249123387     PISSN: 0966369X     EISSN: 13600524     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09663690801996262     Document Type: Article

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