Ageism: A Foreword.

Butler, Robert N.

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ERIC Number: EJ233371

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980

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Ageism: A Foreword.

Butler, Robert N.

Journal of Social Issues, v36 n2 p8-11 Spr 1980

Identifies and briefly discusses three aspects of the problem of ageism: (1) prejudicial attitudes; (2) discriminatory practices against the elderly; (3) institutional practices and policies that perpetuate stereotypic beliefs about the elderly and undermine their personal dignity. (Author/GC)

Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Negative Attitudes, Older Adults, Public Policy, Stereotypes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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