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The social construction of retirement and evolving policy discourse of working longer
Author(s)Philip Taylor, Catherine Earl
Journal titleJournal of Social Policy, vol 45, no 2, April 2016
PublisherCambridge University Press, April 2016
Pagespp 251-268
Sourcejournals.cambridge.org/JSP
KeywordsPostponement [retirement] ; Employment of older people ; Retirement policy.
AnnotationThe evolving social construction of older workers and retirement is considered in respect of the competing 'world views' from public policy, and the social advocacy of productive and vulnerable older workers. Contradictions and disjunctions, in terms of public policies aimed at changing employer behaviour towards older workers, are identified. It is argued that current representations of older workers have serious flaws that provide a weak basis for policy development. Not only do these representations undermine the prospects for overcoming prejudicial societal attitudes, but may also in fact strengthen them. It is further argued that sheltering older workers in employment placements will inevitably limit the extent and nature of their participation. Instead, the mainstreaming of their employment is justified, bearing in mind negative attitudes towards ageing. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-160415211 A
ClassmarkG5H: GC: G5

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