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A Critical Perspective on Ageism and Modernization Theory
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Abstract Modernization theory has often been used to explain country differences in levels of ageism. The commentary at hand questions its usefulness in the analysis of ageism today for two reasons. First, modernization theory was developed to discuss social status of older people, not ageism. Second, social... view more
Modernization theory has often been used to explain country differences in levels of ageism. The commentary at hand questions its usefulness in the analysis of ageism today for two reasons. First, modernization theory was developed to discuss social status of older people, not ageism. Second, social policies and management practices that emerged with industrialization are being rolled back over the last decades. We therefore argue for the reconsideration of the relationship between modernization and ageism and to re-assess it in order to better explain country differences in ageism in the 21st century.... view less
Keywords
discrimination; stereotype; twenty-first century; modernization theory; old age; elderly; social status
Classification
General Sociology, Basic Research, General Concepts and History of Sociology, Sociological Theories
Gerontology
Free Keywords
ageism; modernization theory; older population
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
Page/Pages
p. 54-57
Journal
Social Inclusion, 7 (2019) 3
Issue topic
Old-Age Exclusion
ISSN
2183-2803
Status
Published Version; reviewed