Ageism and Sexism in Films with Older People as the Lead

Examination of ageism and sexism in films can reveal aspects of cultural norms and values. Utilizing content analysis, representations of older people who were the lead in a film were analyzed from a 20-year time frame. Forty-six characters from 28 US and UK films were evaluated employing a screeni...

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Main Authors: Jill Chonody, Crystina Perez, Quinn Fillmore, Matthew McGuinness
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Linköping University Electronic Press 2024-11-01
Series:International Journal of Ageing and Later Life
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Online Access:https://ijal.se/article/view/5088
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