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    Ella Jude Sperry

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    By looking at existing literature, I was able to gain knowledge as to how Americans think about and treat their elders. I chose to consider other cultures so that I could have a basis for evaluating Americans. I was able to understand in what ways Americans are more and less respectful of their older family members and friends. The research that I looked at led me to find forms of ageism within multiple societies and cultures. This is important because ageism is a form of discrimination. Ageism is a relatively understudied topic. For this reason, I think it is crucial to bring awareness to the topic. The goal of my research is to discuss the ways that elderly adults are disrespected, but additionally, highlight the ways that elderly adults are respected in the hopes that these patterns will be implemented in the lacking cultures.

    Publication Date

    4-22-2020

    Project Designation

    Capstone Project

    Primary Advisor

    Laura M. Leming

    Primary Advisor's Department

    Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work

    Keywords

    Stander Symposium project, College of Arts and Sciences

    United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

    Reduced Inequalities

    Examining America’s Treatment of the Elderly in Comparison With Other Cultures

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