On the Construction of 24 Hours Care for the Elderly in the Swiss Media

Autor: Schwiter Karin, Pelzelmayer Katharina, Thurnherr Isabelle
Jazyk: German<br />English<br />French
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Swiss Journal of Sociology, Vol 44, Iss 1, Pp 157-181 (2018)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2297-8348
DOI: 10.1515/sjs-2018-0008
Popis: This article analyses Swiss media coverage of 24 hours care between 2003 and 2013. Based on a discourse analysis we observe that the dominant media discourse speaks of a booming market that criticises agencies, victimises carers and idealises home care. In our discussion we analyse these results with a focus on the so-called blind spots of this media discourse. In particular, we challenge the claim of a boom in 24h care, shed light on the negative aspects of home care, and address the ignored responsibility of the family as employer.
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