Prevenirea şi combaterea ageismului în Republica Moldova: realităţi şi provocări [Articol]

Abstract

The article includes the analysis of the ageism phenomenon that is becoming increasingly visible and of concern in The Republic of Moldova, In a demographic context marked by the accelerated aging of the population. The author investigates the realities and challenges in prevention and fighting off ageism. Furthermore, the research conducted within the bachelor’s thesis will contribute to the improvement of the legislative normative framework and social policies that provide adequate support to individuals that are facing ageist behaviour towards them and in promoting social inclusion and protecting their rights. Ageism – discrimination based on age – increasingly affects older people, being manifested in subtle or direct forms, both in the public space and in institutional policies or in individual attitudes. Studies show that this discrimination has serious consequences on the mental and physical health, quality of life and social participation of the elderly.