HREQ 3890 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Ageism, Silicide, Queer Theory
6 May 2015
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More elderly live in developed countries than in less developed one the less industrially developed the society, the more likely that society is to practice silicide (the killing of the elderly) Scandinavian countries provide government support in home care care workers for elderly who can no longer. Modernization theory argues that as a society becomes more technologically advances, the position of the elderly. Age grading as a another form of inequality young and old occupy subordinate statuses. Importance of examining the social meaning and definitions associated with age. Stereotypes about young and old and their inabilities. How age stereotypes are socialized and valued. Queer culture can be very youth oriented in its advertising and targeted publications, some theorists point out. Queer theory perspective that glbt grow old. Deceleration on the rights of the child -health, housing and education and freedom from abuse, neglect, exploitation are fundamental children rights. Free universal health care for all canadians.
