Old-Age Policies, Politics, and Ageism.

Part of a special issue on ageism in the new millennium. The writer considers the consequences, both positive and negative, that ageism in the public policy arena has for older Americans. He notes that ageism has accommodated the creation of an old-age welfare state that has proved very beneficial...

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Publicado en:Generations Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 73 - 79
Autor principal: Binstock, Robert H.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: American Society on Aging Fall 2005
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Sumario:Part of a special issue on ageism in the new millennium. The writer considers the consequences, both positive and negative, that ageism in the public policy arena has for older Americans. He notes that ageism has accommodated the creation of an old-age welfare state that has proved very beneficial for older people, but it has also provided the basis for negative stereotypes of older people and their political behavior. He describes some of these positive and negative effects and considers ageist perceptions of political behavior and the future of ageism in policy and politics.