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Getting old – ageism

Getting old – ageism. Learning Objectives:- To question the extent to which senior citizens should be respected more. To outline and analyse the issue of ageism in corporations and in society. Starter – “Old people are no use in society.” What do you think? Explain your opinion. (3 marks)

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Getting old – ageism

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  1. Getting old – ageism • Learning Objectives:- • To question the extent to which senior citizens should be respected more. • To outline and analyse the issue of ageism in corporations and in society. • Starter – “Old people are no use in society.” What do you think? Explain your opinion. (3 marks) • Answer question above at top of double page then begin a mindmap map with ‘Attitudes to Elderly’ in the middle

  2. “We may carry our mothers on one shoulder, and our fathers on the other, and look after them for a hundred years...we would still be in debt to them.” Buddhism “Honour your father and mother.” Christianity “The elderly should have the same opportunity to flourish and contribute as everyone else and have a reasonable standard of living and well-being.” Age UK Attitudes to the elderly

  3. Define ageism... How might the elderly be viewed by society? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBqBZZwoCCQ Extension p19 – add to mindmap with further arguments. What’s the issue - society

  4. Age Discrimination in the workplace. Equality Act 2010 says “It is unlawful to discriminate against a person because of their age.” But... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYUATOqDEuY If you were to post a youtube comment on this video based on your opinion, what would it be? What’s the issue - work

  5. Go back to your original answer and use what you have learnt to add to/change/amend what you have written. Use a pencil or different coloured pen. summary

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