Since the 1960s a number of critiques have been developed about the misrepresentations inherent in the images which portray minority groups. Critiques have been increasingly made of what are seen as demeaning images of women, gays, the elderly, ethnic groups and regional minorities. Here the assumption is that such groups suffer from the imposition of negative stereotypes: images which do not accurately represent their everyday realities and aspirations. (more…)

Not only that the low birth rate leads directly to the aging population, a purely arithmetic on the number of young people, and economic and political context of these developments will strengthen the relationship. The traditional family-based between generations is not possible if we put more people involved (mostly women, will not survive longer than men), most with fewer children. Many countries face this problem in the world, and raise taxes on households of working age to pay for new programs for the aging population. (more…)

Geezer, old fart, old folk, or shaman, elder and tzaddik: which will you be? in many cultures the elderly are treated with respect and even reverence. In modern day America and other “modern societies” the aged are treated as casts offs. Put away in retirement/nursing homes. We’re no longer important, hip, the only “buzz” about senior citizens is their drain on the economy because of Social Security.

I don’t know about you but as I enter this “Third Age” and look around I see many vibrant, interesting older people still very much with it. (more…)