The Parsi elderly : to live with dignity
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The Parsi elderly : to live with dignity
(The Parsis of India : continuing at the crossroads / series editors, Armaity S. Desai and Shalini Bharat, v. 4)
SAGE Publications India, 2017
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Description
A four-volume series, The Parsis of India is the first comprehensive analysis of the Parsi community and its demographic decline with a pan-India focus. It brings together scholarly articles and empirical work from multiple locations using the mixed method research approach and addresses key concerns impacting the demography of this ethno-religious minority. Extensive in scope and investigative in analysis, this is the only major socio-psycho-anthropological work in over a decade on the dwindling Parsi community.
The series will be useful for academicians, researchers and policy-makers interested in the Parsi community in particular, and in minority communities in general. It will also serve as a handy reference for the community and its leadership.
Vol 1: The Indian Parsis: Themes Old and New edited by Shalini Bharat and Armaity S. Desai
The first volume in the series, Volume 1 covers a wide range of historical and contemporary concerns of the Parsi community. The chapters cover the history and demography, issues of poverty and charity in the community and methodological concerns in researching minority communities.
This volume integrates the findings that emerge in the other three volumes in the series covering themes on family, youth and the elderly, and contextualises the key demographic concerns of the community with suggestions for forward action.
Vol 2: Contemporary Parsis: Marriage, Family and Community by Shalini Bharat
Volume 2 explores the socio-cultural dimensions of the Parsi demographic decline from the community's perspective. It presents insights into how the Parsis perceive and understand its demographic challenges and opportunities for survival. This volume will be of interest to students and academicians in the fields of Sociology, Psychology, Family Studies, Human Development, Minority Studies, and Research Methodology and will also appeal to Parsis and Zoroastrians worldwide.
Vol 3: The World of Indian Parsi Youth: Status and Perceptions by Lata Narayan
Volume 3 is a national-level study conducted across 14 locations to understand the perspective and attitudes of the Parsi youth on aspects related to their life goals and the factors which contribute to their ethnic identity. This includes including socialisation patterns; questions related to their family and neighbourhood interactions; experiences related to education and work; perceptions about marriage; lifestyle expressions; practice of religion; Zoroastrian identity within the larger Indian identity; and challenges faced by the community.
Vol 4: The Parsi Elderly: To Live with Dignity by S. Siva Raju
Volume 4 is the first comprehensive national-level study focusing on the situational analysis of the elderly in the Parsi community. It addresses the knowledge gap by presenting the findings from a national sample survey and case studies based on the institutionalised elderly. The topics covered include the living conditions of the elderly, their status in the family and the community, the nature of support systems that exist for their well-being and their views and preferences for various services. Based on the empirical findings, a detailed action plan has been provided keeping in mind various stakeholders associated with the well-being of the Parsi elderly in India.
Table of Contents
VOLUME 1: The Indian Parsis
Foreword - S. Parasuraman
Foreword - Shernaz Cama
Acknowledgements
Series Introduction - Armaity S. Desai and Shalini Bharat
Section I: PARSI HISTORY, DEMOGRAPHY AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS
The Rise, Prominence and History of the Parsis - Jesse S. Palsetia
Population Dynamics: The Demographic Decline of the Parsis - S. Siva Raju and D.P. Singh
Lowest-low Fertility (LLF) and the Parsis: Commonalities and Differences with other LLF Countries - Shalini Bharat
The Economically Vulnerable Parsis: A Study of Beneficiaries of Charity - Anita Rath and Rakhshandah A. Hani
Dynamics of Charity in the Parsi Community - Anita Rath
Issues in Studying a Minority Community: Field Notes from Studies on Parsi Youth and the Elderly - Lata Narayan and S. Siva Raju
Section II: SOME MYTHS AND REALITIES OF THE PARSI ZOROASTRIAN COMMUNITY: SYNTHESIS OF RESEARCH EVIDENCE
A Profile of the Family, Youth and the Elderly - Armaity S. Desai
Marriage, Family, Reproduction: Implications for Demographic Decline - Armaity S. Desai
Issues and Concerns: Community Perceptions - Armaity S. Desai
Beyond The Crossroads: A Forward Look - Armaity S. Desai
References
Index
VOLUME 2: CONTEMPORARY PARSIS: MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
Foreword - S. Parasuraman
Foreword - Shernaz Cama
Acknowledgements
Series Introduction - Armaity S. Desai and Shalini Bharat
Parsis of India: Narratives of Change and Continuity
The Study: Design, Strategy and Participants' Profiles
Contemporary Parsis: Housing, Migration, Health Status and Use of Charities
Contemporary Parsis: Religion, Culture and Identity
Community 'flashpoints': Debates and Dialogues
Marriage: Significance, Patterns and Decision-making
Understanding Marital Delays and Non-Marriage
Marrying out: Attitudes, Experiences and Implications
Family: Significance, Patterns and Formation
Through the Looking Glass: Refashioning Future
References
VOLUME 3: THE WORLD OF INDIAN PARSI YOUTH: STATUS AND PERCEPTIONS
Foreword - S. Parasuraman
Foreword - Shernaz Cama
Acknowledgements
Series Introduction - Armaity S. Desai and Shalini Bharat
Socialisation of Parsi Youth and Influences on Social Identity: An Introduction
The Parsis: From Persia to India
Factors Influencing Personal Identity - A Profile of the Respondents
Education
Work and Occupation
Family
Culture and Lifestyle
Youth and Identity
Issues and Concerns
The World of Parsi Youth in India - Reflections and Recommendations
Appendix I: Contact Persons and Key Persons in Different Cities
References
VOLUME 4: THE PARSI ELDERLY: TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY
Foreword - S. Parasuraman
Foreword - Shernaz Cama
Acknowledgements
Series Introduction - Armaity S. Desai and Shalini Bharat
Population Ageing Among Parsis
The Study: Objectives and Design
Demographic Information
The Family
Health Factors
Economic Condition
Social Factors
Cultural Symbols/Traditional Beliefs
Genealogy
Information on Institutional Stay
Determinants of Perceived Loss of Confidence
Case Vignettes
Summary and Implications
Interview Schedule: Community Elderly
Interview Schedule: Old Age Homes
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