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 Contents List of tables and figures Tables Figures Acknowledgements Notes on contributors Foreword 1. Social exclusion in later life: a global challenge Introduction Conceptualising social exclusion and inclusion Social exclusion of older people Structure of the book 2. Globalisation, economic recession and social exclusion: policy challenges and responses Introduction Economic crisis and social exclusion Globalisation and economic crisis Social exclusion and economic recession Challenging social exclusion: new goals for gerontology and social policy Conclusion 3. International migration: patterns and implications for exclusion in old age Introduction Social exclusion: a gerontological glimpse at the social-scientific debate Social exclusion: the perspective of researchers within the field of international migration and ethnic relations Older migrants: diversity in international migration patterns and outcomes Social exclusion in old age: the migratory life course as a lens Conclusion 4. Social inclusion of older people in developing countries: relations and resources Introduction Ageing in developing nations: an overview of key debates Social exclusion and old age in the South Financial security and inclusion in social relations in Brazil Perceptions of social exclusion and inclusion Conclusions 5. Exclusion from material resources: poverty and deprivation among older people in Europe Introduction Key conceptual and measurement considerations Approaches to measuring exclusion from material resources Income-based measures of poverty for older people in EU countries Approximation of capability deprivation of older people Conclusions 6. Social inclusion of elders in families Introduction The generational chain Family support to elders Promoting intergenerational policies: a society for all ages Conclusion 7. The impact of changing value systems on social inclusion: an Asia-Pacific perspective Introduction Demographic trends: potential impacts on family relations and older people Socio-economic impacts of demographic change Cultural values and changes: filial piety and ancestral duties Filial piety: changes, challenges and social consequences Tensions arising? Family carers and non-family carers Changing traditional forms of care for parents and social isolation: an East-Asian perspective Resilience and the older consumer: evidence of social inclusion? 8. Age discrimination as a source of exclusion in Europe: the need for a human rights plan for older persons Introduction Social exclusion: generation and age Ageism as a cause of stereotyping and exclusion Ageism as a form of age discrimination EU legal framework for combating age discrimination and exclusion The need for an international human rights framework Conclusion 9. Towards inclusive built environments for older adults Introduction Conceptualising the built environment Policy and practice interventions to enhance the built environment Steps towards inclusive built environments for older people 10. Revisiting social exclusion of older adults Introduction Domains and drivers of social exclusion Conceptual advancements Methodological issues Policy responses Conclusion Index "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