AGEISM IN THE UNITED STATES AS A PARADOX AND OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. (11th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Levy, B
• Is Part Of: Innovation in aging. Volume 2(2018)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 34
• Publication Date: 2018-11-11
• Subjects: Aging -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Periodicals; 612.67
• DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.126
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2399-5300

Abstract

Abstract: Twelve years ago, Robert Butler argued in Ageism in America that combatting ageism in a matter of human and civil rights. However, ageism has not yet been overcome. Instead, evidence suggests that what has developed in the United States is an age stereotype paradox: Research demonstrates that negative age stereotypes have been increasing, even though a number of factors (e.g., passage of anti-age-discrimination laws) suggest that age stereotypes should become more positive. This presentation will focus on four age-stereotype paradox domains: health, intergenerational contact, legislation and social climate. I will explore why the paradox matters, its causes and how it can become an opportunity for social change.