Ageism: A Prejudice Touching both Young and Old.

Kupetz, Barbara N.

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ERIC Number: EJ483860

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Ageism: A Prejudice Touching both Young and Old.

Kupetz, Barbara N.

Day Care & Early Education, v21 n3 p34-37 Spr 1994

To help dispel myths and stereotypes about the elderly, young children should learn about the elderly and the aging process. Children need to see old age as a part of the total life cycle and can benefit from having contact with senior citizens volunteers in the classroom. (MDM)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Attitude Change, Childhood Attitudes, Early Childhood Education, Generation Gap, Older Adults, Role Models, Stereotypes, Volunteers

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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