Description
Disrupting Ageism: From Theory to Practice delves deep into the issue of ageism in society, guiding readers through an eye-opening journey. Part One explores the influence of ageism on physical and brain health, identity, and trauma, while highlighting its intersection with other forms of discrimination, such as ableism. Through poignant anecdotes and thought-provoking research, the book underscores the distressing reality of ageism's role in instances of abuse. Part Two focuses on solutions to break the shackles of ageism, uncovering its subtleties in healthcare, industry, and media. It also dissects the portrayal of older adults, policy, politics, and law.Part Three emphasizes intergenerational programming, adult education, and the power of individual narratives in reshaping perceptions, fostering meaningful social connections, and addressing broader societal factors that contribute to loneliness.- Provides evidence that is grounded in gerontological theory, the evidence-based and gerontological practice- Addresses topics including how ageism intersects with other forms of oppression, how ageism is a form of trauma, and how ageism can be related to abuse in later life- Presents an examination of solutions to combat ageism in various domains of society- Focuses on the construction of elderhood, both at the societal and individual levels
Table of Contents
Part 1: Ageism in society: impact1. Introduction to ageismJenny Inker, Andrea Price, Deborah Hoskin and Tracey Gendron2. Age perceptions and physical health: implications for physiology, function, and well-beingCaroline Williams, Tracey Gendron and Leland Waters3. Ageism and brain healthFaika Zanjani, Kennedy O'Donnell and Cate Newbanks-Hawks4. Trauma and ageism: intersections of harm across the lifespanGigi Amateau, Cate Hawks and Catherine MacDonald5. Cumulative disadvantage, ageism, and intersectionalityAisling Clardy, Catherine MacDonald, Reed Bohn, Ashley Staton and Brian Battle6. Ageism hurts: studying the intersection of ageism and elder mistreatmentSarah A. Marrs, Shannon Arnette and Courtney O'HaraPart 2: Ageism in society: solutions7. Ageism in healthcarePatricia Slattum, Sarah Marrs, Emily Peron and Kris Geerken8. Ageism as an industryAnnie Rhodes and Jennifer Pryor9. Ageism in media, entertainment, and cultureCatherine MacDonald, Edmund Boxley, Emily Foreman and Madeline McIntyre10. Vigilant efforts: combating ageism in US policyGigi Amateau, Caroline Williams, Annie Rhodes and Ashley StatonPart 3: Ageism in society: solutions11. Disrupting ageism with intergenerational programmingJodi M. Winship and Kimberly Ivey12. The social construction of elderhoodJenny Inker and Bethanie Constant13. The individual construction of elderhood: lifelong learning as an antiageism strategyE. Ayn Welleford, Ramirez Rachel and Swatlowski Wayne
