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Uncommon people and the unselfish generations
— the Abbeyfield lecture 1999 | | Author(s) | Martin Shreeve |
| Publisher | Abbeyfield Society, St Albans, 1999 |
| Pages | 14 pp |
| Source | The Abbeyfield Society, Abbeyfield House, 53 Victoria Street, St Albans, Herts AL1 3UW. |
| Keywords | Ageism ; Employment of older people ; Voluntary work [elderly] ; Social roles ; Social policy ; Lecture papers. |
| Annotation | The theme of this lecture by the Programme Director of Better Government for Older People is encapsulated in the words of a song by Ewan McColl, "Nobody knew she was there", concerning a common yet uncommon individual of no specified age. Martin Shreeve also develops the theme of 1997 Abbeyfield Lecture in which the Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, spoke of valuing old age. He discusses older people as a resource and the image of older people. While the Government has made several significant steps to improve the lot of older people, a sense of betrayal is being experienced, while younger generations seem to be reaping the benefits of progress in education and the economy. He believes that ageism in all its manifestations must be combatted, if we are to construct a socially inclusive society and ultimately achieve social justice. Five reasons for challenging ageism are discussed: humanity; indebtedness, both personal and national or collective; continuity; the eradication of institutional ageism to achieve balance; and "enlightened self-interest", both personal and collective. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-990813001 B |
| Classmark | B:TOB: GC: GHH: TM5: TM2: 6MA |
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