The purpose of this research was to critically analyze some of the stereotypes that affect older persons and expose all the damaging myths that are associated with old age. The selected negative stereotypes will be looked at in a view to create a positive attitude towards late adulthood within society. It is important to examine the prevailing stereotypes regarding older persons. Although some of these are positive and others negative, the former tend to be in the minority.
The negative stereotypes give rise to ageism, a process of systematic stereotyping and discrimination against people because they are old, just as racism and sexism can accomplish with skin colour and gender. It allows the younger generations to see older people as different from themselves and as a result cease to see their elders as human beings. It is the reason why many people find it difficult to deal with growing old and put off coming to terms with retirement, which marks the entry into late adulthood.
The popular view of old people is that they are incompetent. Age is considered as a handicap. The aged are made to feel that they are a burden to those around them. In the business world they are forced to retire and make way for younger men and women or are given some minor niche in the company hierarchy where their advice can be conveniently ignored. Most of these attitudes are rooted in the stereotypes that society holds about old age.This research project will analysis the basis of these stereotypes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication
Abstract
Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables
List of Appendices
CHAPTER I
I INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Objectives of the Study
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Assumptions of the Study
1.7 Delimitations of the Study
1.8 Limitations of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
1.10 Conclusion
CHAPTER II
II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Stereotyping
2.2 Stereotyping of Older persons as unproductive
2.3 Stereotyping of Older persons as sexually in-active
2.4 Stereotyping of Old people as lonely, isolated and depressed
2.5 Stereotypes of Older persons as unable to learn and remember new skills
2.6 Age Norms are Stereotypes affecting Older Persons
CHAPTER III
III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population
3.3 Sample
3.4 Questionnaires
3.5 Interviews
3.6 Data Collection procedures
3.7 Data Analysis
3.8 Conclusion
CHAPTER IV
IV DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Demographic Profile of the Data
4.2 Stereotype of Old People as Unproductive
4.3 Stereotypes of Old People as Sexually In-Active
4.4 Old People Stereotyped as Unable to Learn New Skills
4.5 Old people Stereotyped as Lonely, Isolated and Depressed
4.6 Age Norms as Stereotypes affecting Old people’s freedom.
CHAPTER V
V DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Discussion
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
References
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