Presentation
Linda Claviers’ research investigates how caregivers in elderly care reason and respond to issues related to ethnicity and everyday racism. It aims to explore the complexities of caregiving beyond the immediate client-caregiver relationship, delving into the broader social dynamics shaped by structural conditions, as articulated by the caregivers themselves. The primary objective is to illuminate the interplay between caregivers’ everyday practices, the impact of everyday racism, and the discourses that influence and regulate these actions.
Research Objectives: 1. Caregiver Reasoning and Responses: To investigate how caregivers in elderly care navigate and respond to issues related to ethnicity and everyday racism. 2. Social relations: Exploring the social relationships surrounding caregiving and their structural influences reported by caregivers. 3. Discursive Practices: To analyze how discourses create spaces for specific caregiving practices and influence caregivers’ actions and interactions. 4. Structural and Racial Influence: To examine how caregivers’ practical actions in their daily lives are informed by and regulated through discourses surrounding ethnicity and everyday racism.
Key Concepts: - Caregiving: The central theme focuses on the provision of care for the elderly. - Migration: To investigate potential connections between migration backgrounds and caregiving dynamics. - Gender: To consider how gender influences caregiving roles and relationships. - Class: To explore how socioeconomic class affects caregiving practices and experiences. - Working Conditions: To address the critical impact of caregivers’ working environments on their practices and well-being. - Ethnicity and Everyday Racism: To analyze how ethnicity and experiences of everyday racism shape caregiving practices and perceptions within the field.
The research is developed by discourse analysis, combined with observations and interviews, and delves into how language, power dynamics, and social constructs influence the way we provide care. By exploring these elements, we can better understand the intricate tapestry of caregiving practices and their impact on individuals and communities.
The research takes a multidimensional approach, examining migration, gender, class, and working conditions. It highlights the significance of discourse in shaping caregiving practices and explores how everyday racism intersects with ethnicity. The research aims to enhance our understanding of the social dynamics involved in caregiving, especially regarding structural conditions.
