Examines how age intersects with other social identities, such as gender and race, to influence experiences of discrimination and marginalization across the lifespan.
Social Identity Theory: This theory discusses how individuals identify themselves based on their race, gender, age, religion, and other social factors.
Intersectionality Theory: Intersectionality theory acknowledges that people have multiple identities and that their experiences and marginalization are a combination and intersection of these identities.
Ageism: Ageism is discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their age.
Life Course Perspective: The life course perspective examines how social, cultural, and historical events shape an individual's experiences and opportunities over the course of their life.
Generational Differences: This refers to differences in values, beliefs, and experiences between different generations resulting from the unique historical, social, and cultural events that shaped them.
Age Cohort: Age cohort refers to groups of people who were born in the same period and share common experiences and cultural references.
Life Cycle Stages: Life cycle stages refer to different stages of an individual's life, including childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age.
Intergenerational Relations: Intergenerational relations refer to the interactions between individuals from different age groups, including family relationships, workplace interactions, and social connections.
Elder Abuse: Elder abuse refers to the mistreatment or neglect of older individuals, including physical, emotional, and financial abuse.
Social Support Networks: Social support networks refer to the social connections and relationships that individuals have with others, including family, friends, and community resources.
Caregiving: Caregiving refers to the provision of care or support to individuals who need assistance due to illness, disability, or old age.
Age-Friendly Communities: Age-friendly communities are designed to promote the well-being and social inclusion of older adults through accessible environments, social and cultural opportunities, and resources.
Global Ageing: Global ageing refers to the demographic shift towards an older population and the challenges and opportunities this presents for societies and individuals worldwide.
Ageing and Health: Ageing and health explore the physical and mental changes that occur as individuals age and the strategies and resources available to support healthy ageing.
Ageing and Workforce: Ageing and workforce examine the challenges and opportunities facing older workers in the labour market, including age discrimination and the need for workplace adaptations.
Age and Gender Intersectionality: This refers to the specific experiences and challenges that an individual faces when their age intersects with their gender identity. For example, an older woman may face different challenges than an older man, or a younger trans person may face unique challenges related to their gender identity.
Age and Race Intersectionality: This refers to the specific experiences and challenges that an individual faces when their age intersects with their race or ethnicity. For example, an older person of color may face different challenges than an older white person, or a younger person of color may face unique challenges related to their race or ethnicity.
Age and Class Intersectionality: This refers to the specific experiences and challenges that an individual faces when their age intersects with their socio-economic class. For example, an older person who is low-income may face different challenges than an older person who is more affluent, or a younger person who comes from a wealthy background may face unique challenges related to their class status.
Age and Disability Intersectionality: This refers to the specific experiences and challenges that an individual faces when their age intersects with their disability status. For example, an older person with a physical disability may face different challenges than an older person who does not have a disability, or a younger person with a mental illness may face unique challenges related to their disability status.
Age and Sexual Orientation Intersectionality: This refers to the specific experiences and challenges that an individual faces when their age intersects with their sexual orientation. For example, an older person who identifies as LGBTQ+ may face different challenges than an older person who identifies as heterosexual, or a younger person who identifies as LGBTQ+ may face unique challenges related to their sexual orientation.