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Peer reviewedAlmerico, 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
Peer reviewedFillmer, 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
