Caregiving

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Directions The current group of adults in this time of life have been referred to as the “sandwich generation”. After you have read the chapter, The NY Times articleLinks to an external site. and watched the videos of generativity in general, and particularly for this generation during this stage of life, write an essay (minimum of 500 words) in which you thoughtfully respond to the following: Women are more often kinkeepers and caregivers than are men. What does the term caregiver mean for adult women (hint: refer to the textbook chapter)? Why might women be the designated kinkeepers and caregivers in their families? How are these roles both a blessing and a burden? Please discuss at least one pro and one con. Remember to appropriately cite the source(s) of your information. To submit your work: When you’ve answered all questions, save your essay as a .doc or .docx. Submit the essay as an attachment (do not type into the text box). Click the Submit Assignment button (top right of screen). Grading This assignment is worth 20 points. Late work is not accepted. This assignment will be graded based upon how well you’ve applied what you have read and reviewed about generativity and the sandwich generation to gender roles in kinkeeping and caregiving. PLEASE PLEASE SITE THE RESOURCE FROM A BOOK CALLED EXPERIENCING THE LIFESPAN FIFTH EDITION WRITTEN BY JANET BELSKY ATLEAST ONE OR 2 CITES, AND THE REST FROM ANYWHERE. THANK YOU Additionally, assignments are always graded on the quality of writing. You are encouraged to spell check and proofread your work as poor writing will result in up to a 10% (2 pt) grade reduction. If quoted material is used (even from the textbook), quotation marks and proper citation in APA format are needed to avoid plagiarism. Failure to properly cite direct quotes on this assignment will resuagnlt in up to a 10% (2 pt) grade reduction.