Abstract
This chapter discusses the concept of 'ageism', how it is manifested and its consequences. It documents how widespread ageism is in our society, including in the health and aged care sectors. Current discourses about older people and ageing are presented to highlight the assumptions that are underpinning such discourses. The role older people will play to reverse the impact of ageism on their lives is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Contemporary Issues in Gerontology: Promoting Positive Ageing |
Editors | V. Minichiello, I. Coulson |
Place of Publication | U.K. |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 1-33 |
Number of pages | 33 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780415364294 |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- aging
- ageism
- older people
- Australia