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[Status of the elderly among gypsies]
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie
|September 1, 1986
Summary
Chronological age influences social standing in gypsy communities, but individual circumstances are more critical. Very old age does not guarantee a respected position within the society.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Gerontology
- Cultural Anthropology
Background:
- Social gerontology examines the roles and positions of older adults in various societies.
- Gypsy societies have unique social structures and traditions influencing elder status.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the factors determining the social position of elderly individuals within gypsy society.
- To analyze the interplay between age, individual circumstances, and social standing.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on gypsy social structures and aging.
- Analysis of ethnographic data and sociological research on elder roles.
Main Results:
- Chronological age is a factor, but less significant than individual social situations.
- Elderly individuals in gypsy society do not automatically attain high social positions solely based on age.
Conclusions:
- Social position for elderly individuals in gypsy society is multifaceted, heavily influenced by personal context.
- Respect and influence are not solely conferred by advanced age but by individual social standing and integration.
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