HLTHAGE 1BB3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Misao Okawa, Gerontology, Disengagement Theory
1 Dec 2017
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An interdisciplinary field that draws on research from the biological sciences, clinical. Seeks to recognize the social, political, cultural contexts in which older people live . Critical gerontologists argue that the increase in numbers of seniors is not the basic medicine and behavioral, and social sciences problem but rather it is that this increases is taking place in a society that devalues the elderly. Misao okawa - oldest living person :1898 march 5. Aging is a burden on the old and on society. Prejudice or discrimination against people based on age - most often involves older. Beliefs, attitudes and acts that denigrate individuals or groups based on their. A one-sided, exaggerated and usually prejudiced view of a group or class of people - Why do myths/stereotypes continue to exist and endure. Witness evidence of truth/reality negative and positive stereotypes chronological age people. Looks at aging from perspective of individuals and society. Subfield within the wider field of gerontology.
