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Confronting ageism in society and in medicine: What can be done?
Ageism – prejudice based in a set of ideas, attitudes and beliefs regarding chronological age and the ageing process – is commonly experienced by older adults. These experiences additionally emerge from negative social myths about older age which include standardised judgements on personality, cognitive function, levels of social connections and integration, and physical appearance and performance. Such myths are evidenced throughout society, including healthcare provision. These can be potentially challenged through intergenerational programs, which bring younger and older generations together. Evaluations of such programs, however, have been limited. In addition, visual research methods have the potential to challenge ageism by supporting older adults to represent and document their own lives and ageing. Translating such work beyond academia, and beyond individual projects, has, however, been limited.
In this presentation, I will examine the subtle – and not so subtle – ways in which ageism manifests in society and in medicine. I will also explore how my visual research project with older people, Reclaiming the Self, has been taken up in non-academic contexts, discussing both the productive and challenging aspects of undertaking such community outreach.
Funding
University of Tasmania
History
Publication title
CSRH Seminar SeriesDepartment/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
Centre for Social Research in HealthPlace of publication
AustraliaEvent title
CSRH Seminar SeriesEvent Venue
University of New South WalesDate of Event (Start Date)
2018-08-28Date of Event (End Date)
2018-08-28Repository Status
- Restricted