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Are the aged a minority group?

E Palmore

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
    |May 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Elderly individuals share similarities with minority groups, facing prejudice and discrimination. However, societal shifts towards an "age-irrelevant" era are diminishing these resemblances.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Gerontology
    • Sociology of Aging
    • Minority Group Studies

    Background:

    • The aged often experience prejudice, discrimination, and deprivation, mirroring the challenges faced by minority groups.
    • Despite these parallels, the aged differ as they do not typically form a cohesive group with strong shared identity or political unity.
    • The concept of a 'quasi-minority group' has been used to describe the elderly population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the parallels between the experiences of the aged and minority groups.
    • To examine the evolving nature of age-related social dynamics.
    • To assess the applicability of the 'quasi-minority group' concept in contemporary society.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of social stratification and group dynamics.

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  • Literature review on aging, minority status, and societal perceptions.
  • Conceptual examination of group identity and political unity in different social categories.

    • Main Results:

    • The aged exhibit characteristics of minority groups, including prejudice, discrimination, and deprivation.
    • Unlike traditional minority groups, the aged often lack a strong sense of group identity and political solidarity.
    • Current societal trends suggest a move towards an 'age-irrelevant' era, potentially reducing the similarities between the aged and minority groups.

    Conclusions:

    • The 'quasi-minority group' framework offers a partial understanding of the aged's social position.
    • The diminishing relevance of age in certain societal contexts may alter the social dynamics for older adults.
    • Further research is needed to understand the long-term implications of an 'age-irrelevant' society on the elderly.