The challenges of ageism

Victor Minichiello, Margaret Somerville, Cathryn McConaghy, Jenny McParlane, Alan Scott

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationContemporary Issues in Gerontology: Promoting Positive Ageing
EditorsV. Minichiello, I. Coulson
Place of PublicationU.K.
PublisherRoutledge
Pages1-33
Number of pages33
ISBN (Print)9780415364294
Publication statusPublished - 2005

Keywords

  • aging
  • ageism
  • older people
  • Australia

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