The Portrayal of the Elderly in the U.S. Print Media.

Almerico, Gina M.; Fillmer, H. Thompson

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ERIC Number: EJ394906

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Publication Date: 1989

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The Portrayal of the Elderly in the U.S. Print Media.

Almerico, Gina M.; Fillmer, H. Thompson

Reading, v23 n2 p98-104 Jul 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, Content Analysis, Literature Reviews, Newspapers, Older Adults, Stereotypes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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