JUSTICE OF CARE FOR THE ELDERLY FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS IN THAI SOCIETY

Wannalak  Miankerd

Wannalak Miankerd Thammasat University

Keywords: Justice of Care, Elder care, Family, Thai society

Abstract

Justice of care for the elderly among caregivers in Thai society reflects perspectives on justice in elderly care in the family. It was found that in Thai society justice of care exists, but cannot serve as a general basis for any perspective on fairness and equal justice. Care in each family differs according to gender, economic level and religious belief. Justice is a matter of rationality; therefore, justice of care is reflected in the care of family elders in Thai society. In this way, justice is based on cooperation and mutual support without allowing elder care to become the sole responsibility of any one family member. Consequently, caregivers may apply concepts of justice of elder care, demonstrating that the elder care system in Thai society remains fair in terms of caring about older persons. This article presents the concepts and perspectives of justice from different facets. The depiction of justice in family care in Thai society from a case study of the Bang Si Thong area in Nonthaburi includes debates on justice of elderly care in the family.

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