Gender and Ageism
This article looks at biased constructions of gender and aging, which are reflected in the mass media, embedded in social policies, and evidenced in differential treatment of older women and men in healthcare encounters. In addition, the author covers the effects of sexism and ageism
on self-identity and recommends ways to combat the pervasive force of these attitudes.
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 September 2005
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