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The elderly in an Indian retirement community
 — influence of the caste system
Author(s)Srinivasan Gayathri
Journal titleBOLD, vol 17, no 1, November 2006
PublisherInternational Institute on Ageing (United Nations - Malta), November 2006
Pagespp 2-10
Sourcehttp://www.inia.org.mt
KeywordsRetirement communities ; Socio-economic groups ; Family relationships ; Multi generation families ; India.
AnnotationThe Hindu way of life (including the caste system) is explained. The residents of the community described have chosen this particular living arrangement for three main reasons: conflict avoidance; the need to give the younger generation their independence, and the need for detachment. The community described has five two-generation families and one extended family. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-070131223 A
ClassmarkROA: T4: DS:SJ: SJC: 7FA

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