From Exclusion to Inclusion in Old Age: A Global Challenge (Ageing and the Lifecourse series)

Evidence of widening inequalities in later life raises concerns about the ways in which older adults might experience forms of social exclusion. Such concerns are evident in all societies as they seek to come to terms with the unprecedented ageing of their populations. Taking a broad international perspective, this highly topical book casts light on patterns and processes that either place groups of older adults at risk of exclusion or are conducive to their inclusion. Leading international experts challenge traditional understandings of exclusion in relation to ageing in From Exclusion to Inclusion in Old Age. They also present new evidence of the interplay between social institutions, policy processes, personal resources and the contexts within which ageing individuals live to show how this shapes inclusion or exclusion in later life. Dealing with topics such as globalisation, age discrimination and human rights, intergenerational relationships, poverty, and migration, the book is essential reading for anyone interested in ageing issues. From Exclusion toInclusion in Old Age 2 Contents 6 List of tables and figures 7 Tables 7 Figures 7 Acknowledgements 8 Notes on contributors 9 Foreword 11 1. Social exclusion in later life: a global challenge 12 Introduction 12 Conceptualising social exclusion and inclusion 14 Social exclusion of older people 17 Structure of the book 20 2. Globalisation, economic recession and social exclusion: policy challenges and responses 28 Introduction 28 Economic crisis and social exclusion 29 Globalisation and economic crisis 30 Social exclusion and economic recession 33 Challenging social exclusion: new goals for gerontology and social policy 36 Conclusion 39 3. International migration: patterns and implications for exclusion in old age 44 Introduction 44 Social exclusion: a gerontological glimpse at the social-scientific debate 45 Social exclusion: the perspective of researchers within the field of international migration and ethnic relations 48 Older migrants: diversity in international migration patterns and outcomes 50 Social exclusion in old age: the migratory life course as a lens 53 Conclusion 54 4. Social inclusion of older people in developing countries: relations and resources 62 Introduction 62 Ageing in developing nations: an overview of key debates 64 Social exclusion and old age in the South 65 Financial security and inclusion in social relations in Brazil 69 Perceptions of social exclusion and inclusion 73 Conclusions 76 5. Exclusion from material resources: poverty and deprivation among older people in Europe 82 Introduction 82 Key conceptual and measurement considerations 83 Approaches to measuring exclusion from material resources 85 Income-based measures of poverty for older people in EU countries 88 Approximation of capability deprivation of older people 90 Conclusions 95 6. Social inclusion of elders in families 100 Introduction 100 The generational chain 101 Family support to elders 105 Promoting intergenerational policies: a society for all ages 109 Conclusion 111 7. The impact of changing value systems on social inclusion: an Asia-Pacific perspective 120 Introduction 120 Demographic trends: potential impacts on family relations and older people 121 Socio-economic impacts of demographic change 122 Cultural values and changes: filial piety and ancestral duties 123 Filial piety: changes, challenges and social consequences 124 Tensions arising? 126 Family carers and non-family carers 127 Changing traditional forms of care for parents and social isolation: an East-Asian perspective 128 Resilience and the older consumer: evidence of social inclusion? 131 8. Age discrimination as a source of exclusion in Europe: the need for a human rights plan for older persons 136 Introduction 136 Social exclusion: generation and age 137 Ageism as a cause of stereotyping and exclusion 138 Ageism as a form of age discrimination 140 EU legal framework for combating age discrimination and exclusion 143 The need for an international human rights framework 146 Conclusion 149 9. Towards inclusive built environments for older adults 156 Introduction 156 Conceptualising the built environment 157 Policy and practice interventions to enhance the built environment 162 Steps towards inclusive built environments for older people 167 10. Revisiting social exclusion of older adults 174 Introduction 174 Domains and drivers of social exclusion 174 Conceptual advancements 177 Methodological issues 179 Policy responses 180 Conclusion 181 Index 182 "Evidence of widening inequalities in later life raises concerns about the ways in which older adults might experience forms of social exclusion. Such concerns are evident in all societies as they seek to come to terms with the unprecedented ageing of their populations. Taking a broad international perspective, this highly topical book casts light on patterns and processes that either place groups of older adults at risk of exclusion or are conducive to their inclusion. Leading international experts challenge traditional understandings of exclusion in relation to ageing in From Exclusion to Inclusion in Old Age. They also present new evidence of the interplay between social institutions, policy processes, personal resources and the contexts within which ageing individuals live to show how this shapes inclusion or exclusion in later life. Dealing with topics such as globalisation, age discrimination and human rights, intergenerational relationships, poverty, and migration, the book is essential reading for anyone interested in ageing issues."--Publisher's website