Chapter 2
Sociological Imagination
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Chapter 2 examines how population aging and ageism are socially constructed through cultural narratives, modernization, and institutional structures that stereotype older adults as burdens, while emphasizing the need for systemic change and stronger intergenerational ties to challenge these inequalities.
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Ageism isn't just about attitudes; it's about power. It's about which groups get to define value, set the rules, and control resources.
—Sociological Imagination

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