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| Age Differences | 1 |
| Cross Cultural Studies | 1 |
| Educational Gerontology | 1 |
| Elementary Secondary Education | 1 |
| Family Structure | 1 |
| Older Adults | 1 |
| Social Bias | 1 |
| Social Studies | 1 |
| Stereotypes | 1 |
| Teaching Methods | 1 |
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| Southern Social Studies… | 1 |
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| John, Martha T. | 1 |
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John, Martha T. – Southern Social Studies Quarterly, 1978
Discusses the impact on society of segregated age groups, especially within families. Limited contact with older people promotes stereotyping and discrimination. Six reasons for learning about older people and the aging process are given, along with cross cultural comparisons and several information activities for children. For journal…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Gerontology, Elementary Secondary Education
