Women, Aging, and Ageism

by Evelyn R. Rosenthal

Book Overview

Here is a unique text that examines the lives of middle-aged and old women. Women, Aging and Ageism, in response to the lack of literature that focuses on aging women, presents timely and definitive research that illustrates the implications of ageism and sexism. This landmark volume challenges powerful myths and dangerous stereotypes and identifies the damaging restrictions that society forces upon aging women. In extending feminist research to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0918393736
• ISBN13: 9780918393739
• Release Date: November 1990
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 8.6"