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Title: Gender and Ageing Notes
Description: These notes relate to an MPhil thesis that examines ageing as a gendered phenomenon; specifically, the different standards that are applied to men and women with regard to the ageing process (that is, the association of male ageing with positive traits and continuing presence in the public eye, and female ageing with negative traits and social invisibility). These thesis plans consequently explore how this imbalance is manifested in Western culture and how women respond to it, as well as highlighting theoretical models that might help account for why and how such a model should have arisen.
Description: These notes relate to an MPhil thesis that examines ageing as a gendered phenomenon; specifically, the different standards that are applied to men and women with regard to the ageing process (that is, the association of male ageing with positive traits and continuing presence in the public eye, and female ageing with negative traits and social invisibility). These thesis plans consequently explore how this imbalance is manifested in Western culture and how women respond to it, as well as highlighting theoretical models that might help account for why and how such a model should have arisen.
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Gender and Ageing
Gender and Ageing
Introduction
The study of ageing as a gendered phenomenon reveals signi cant disparities in how society
perceives and treats men and women as they age
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imbalance manifests in various cultural contexts, particularly in Western societies, and in uences
the lived experiences of older men and women
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Social Constructionism: This theory posits that societal norms and values shape our
understanding of ageing
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This includes the intersection of ageism and sexism, which can lead to
increased vulnerability for older women
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Life Course Perspective: This framework examines how historical and social contexts
in uence individual experiences of ageing
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Gendered Standards in Ageing
Male Ageing
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- Positive Traits: Ageing in men is often associated with wisdom, experience, and authority
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- Cultural Representation: Media representations often celebrate older men, reinforcing the
notion that they are still relevant and capable of contributing to society
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Female Ageing
- Negative Traits: In contrast, ageing in women is often linked to decline, loss of beauty, and
invisibility
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- Cultural Representation: Media often marginalizes older women, portraying them in
stereotypical roles that emphasize their decline rather than their contributions
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Manifestations of Gendered Ageing in Western Culture
The gendered standards of ageing are evident in various aspects of Western culture:
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- Women's Responses to Gendered Ageing
Women have developed various strategies to cope with the societal pressures of ageing:
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- Conclusion
The examination of ageing as a gendered phenomenon reveals deep-rooted societal biases that
a ect the experiences of older men and women di erently
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Understanding these dynamics is crucial for addressing gender inequalities in ageing and
promoting a more equitable society for all individuals, regardless of gender or age
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Ageing and Gender in India: Paradoxes of a Feminist Perspective
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Title: Gender and Ageing Notes
Description: These notes relate to an MPhil thesis that examines ageing as a gendered phenomenon; specifically, the different standards that are applied to men and women with regard to the ageing process (that is, the association of male ageing with positive traits and continuing presence in the public eye, and female ageing with negative traits and social invisibility). These thesis plans consequently explore how this imbalance is manifested in Western culture and how women respond to it, as well as highlighting theoretical models that might help account for why and how such a model should have arisen.
Description: These notes relate to an MPhil thesis that examines ageing as a gendered phenomenon; specifically, the different standards that are applied to men and women with regard to the ageing process (that is, the association of male ageing with positive traits and continuing presence in the public eye, and female ageing with negative traits and social invisibility). These thesis plans consequently explore how this imbalance is manifested in Western culture and how women respond to it, as well as highlighting theoretical models that might help account for why and how such a model should have arisen.