Ageing and looking young: Obstacles and Consequences
Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: At the present time the media transmit values and ideals pointing to promote image, youth, appearance, the “showing”, thus giving preponderance to the aesthetic and the visuals, and leaving in an absolute secondary place the ethical aspects. In this scenario what is the place offered to the subject who is aging? In this short essay we want to reflect on the impact of cultural ideals from the elderly's subjectivity viewpoint since social discourse statements do have an influence in the self-identification process that gives meaning to the subject’s being and doings.
Authors: Mirta Lidia Sánchez, Alicia Monchietti
Institution: National University of Mar del Plata
Language: English
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1527478337