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The Portrayal of the Elderly in the U.S. Print Media.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Almerico, Gina M.; Fillmer, H. Thompson – Reading, 1989
Reviews research on the portrayal of the elderly in United States print media. Finds that children are learning subtle stereotypes of the elderly. Offers recommendations to editors, publishers, writers, illustrators, and teachers to help children develop more realistic attitudes toward both the elderly and the aging process. (RS)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging Education, Basal Reading, Childrens Literature
The Portrayal of Older Characters in Five Sets of Basal Readers.
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Fillmer, H. Thompson; Meadows, Rita – Elementary School Journal, 1986
Investigates the manner in which five basal reading series portray older characters between 1975-1983. Examines the problem of negative and prejudicial portrayals of the elderly. Concludes with evidence to suggest that stereotyping of the elderly is reduced in current readers. (DR)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging Education, Basal Reading, Comparative Analysis
The Portrayal of Older Characters in Five Sets of Basal Readers.
Fillmer, H. Thompson; Meadows, Rita E. – 1984
A study investigated the depiction of older characters in basal reader series from 1975 to 1983. A checklist was used to collect data concerning the treatment of older people in the stories and pictures of the following series: (1) Macmillan and Company (1975), (2) Allyn and Bacon (1978), (3) Scott Foresman (1978), Ginn and Company (1982), and (5)…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Basal Reading, Characterization, Comparative Analysis