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Ageing, Ageism and the Law
European Perspectives on the Rights of Older Persons
9781788972109 Edward Elgar Publishing
Europe is ageing. However, in many European countries, and in almost all fields of life, older persons experience discrimination, social exclusion, and negative stereotypes that portray them as different or a burden to society. This pivotal book is the first of its kind, providing a rich and diverse analysis of the inter-relationships between ageing, ageism and law within Europe.
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Europe is ageing. However, in many European countries, and in almost all fields of life, older persons experience discrimination, social exclusion, and negative stereotypes that portray them as different or a burden to society. This pivotal book is the first of its kind, providing a rich and diverse analysis of the inter-relationships between ageing, ageism and law within Europe.
Throughout the book – which builds on a European Cooperation in Science & Technology (COST) action – leading scholars offer theoretical and empirical analysis in order to discern the role European law plays in perpetuating and combating ageism. Including specific examples of how stereotypes and prejudices influence and shape the European legal system, the book contributes to the broader current global social movement towards advancing a new international human rights convention for older persons.
Timely and engaging, this book will appeal to students and scholars of law, sociology, public policy and a wide range of related fields including gerontology, human rights, and health studies. Practitioners, policy-makers, civil society organizations and senior citizens activists will also benefit from the insights into the socio-legal aspects of social policies and human rights of older persons.
Throughout the book – which builds on a European Cooperation in Science & Technology (COST) action – leading scholars offer theoretical and empirical analysis in order to discern the role European law plays in perpetuating and combating ageism. Including specific examples of how stereotypes and prejudices influence and shape the European legal system, the book contributes to the broader current global social movement towards advancing a new international human rights convention for older persons.
Timely and engaging, this book will appeal to students and scholars of law, sociology, public policy and a wide range of related fields including gerontology, human rights, and health studies. Practitioners, policy-makers, civil society organizations and senior citizens activists will also benefit from the insights into the socio-legal aspects of social policies and human rights of older persons.
Critical Acclaim
‘Ageing, Ageism and the Law addresses and examines a highly relevant issue in contemporary health care systems, which became even more prominent during the Covid-19 pandemic.’
– André den Exeter, JOTWELL
‘The book is fresh, novel and encouraging in its pursuit of flexible solutions. It utilizes unique perspectives to alter the traditional understanding of legal approaches to tackling ageism and to provide a scaffold for the development of innovative solutions.’
– Elaine Dewhurst, Manchester Common Market Law Review (CML)
‘The authors aim to present model solutions and to identify good practices. On numerous occasions, they identify trends and follow them up with conclusions based on a vast data. Thus, the book is a ready compendium on elder policies and society.’
– Radosław Mędrzycki, European Journal of Social Security
‘This is an excellent collection of essays from some of the leading scholars on ageing and the law. It brings new insights from around Europe on one of the great issues of the day. Protecting the rights of older people is a core issue facing any legal system and this collection provides essential tools to ensure that the law enables us to have a flourishing old age.’
– Jonathan Herring, University of Oxford, UK
‘A ground-breaking, stimulating, and beautifully curated collection that will become the leading book in this urgently important and under-discussed area of the law.’
– Charles Foster, University of Oxford, UK
‘Ageing, Ageism and the Law offers insightful commentary on the issues of ageing, ageism and discrimination from various perspectives. The book provides the reader with a deeper understanding of the issues as the authors delve into their topics with insightfulness. This thought-provoking book is a welcome addition to the field and advances the discourse on this significant issue.’
– Rebecca C. Morgan, Stetson University, College of Law, US
– André den Exeter, JOTWELL
‘The book is fresh, novel and encouraging in its pursuit of flexible solutions. It utilizes unique perspectives to alter the traditional understanding of legal approaches to tackling ageism and to provide a scaffold for the development of innovative solutions.’
– Elaine Dewhurst, Manchester Common Market Law Review (CML)
‘The authors aim to present model solutions and to identify good practices. On numerous occasions, they identify trends and follow them up with conclusions based on a vast data. Thus, the book is a ready compendium on elder policies and society.’
– Radosław Mędrzycki, European Journal of Social Security
‘This is an excellent collection of essays from some of the leading scholars on ageing and the law. It brings new insights from around Europe on one of the great issues of the day. Protecting the rights of older people is a core issue facing any legal system and this collection provides essential tools to ensure that the law enables us to have a flourishing old age.’
– Jonathan Herring, University of Oxford, UK
‘A ground-breaking, stimulating, and beautifully curated collection that will become the leading book in this urgently important and under-discussed area of the law.’
– Charles Foster, University of Oxford, UK
‘Ageing, Ageism and the Law offers insightful commentary on the issues of ageing, ageism and discrimination from various perspectives. The book provides the reader with a deeper understanding of the issues as the authors delve into their topics with insightfulness. This thought-provoking book is a welcome addition to the field and advances the discourse on this significant issue.’
– Rebecca C. Morgan, Stetson University, College of Law, US
Contributors
Contributors: P. de Hert, M. De Pauw, I. Doron, N. Georgantzi, A. Gur, R. Harding, E. Mantovani, T. Mattsson, B. Mikołajczyk, A. Numhauser-Henning, G. Quinn, P. Quinn, B. Sleap, B. Spanier, J. Watson
Contents
Contents:
Forward
Liat Ayalon and Clemens Tesch-Romer
Introduction: Between Law, Aging and Ageism
Israel (Issi) Doron and Nena Georgantzi
Part I Theories and Concepts
1. Equality, Social Justice and Older People
Rosie Harding
2. Age, Vulnerability and Disability
Titti Mattsson
3. Ageism, Moral Agency, and Autonomy - Getting Beyond Guardianship in the 21st Century
Gerard Quinn, Ayelet Gur and Jo Watson
Part II Realities and Legal Experiences
4. Legal Basis of Active Ageing: European Developments
Barbara Mikołajczyk
5. Ageism, Age Discrimination, Ageism, and Employment Law in the EU…
Ann Numhauser-Henning
6. Stereotyping and Other “Forms of Discrimination in the Chicago Declaration on the Rights of Older Persons and in the Case Law of the European Court of Human Rights
Eugenio Mantovani, Paul Quinn and Paul de Hert
7. The European Social Charter and the Rights of Older Persons
Benny Spanier and Israel Doron
8. Ageism and Age Discrimination in International Human Rights Law
Marijke De Pauw, Bridget Sleap and Nena Georgantzi
Index
Forward
Liat Ayalon and Clemens Tesch-Romer
Introduction: Between Law, Aging and Ageism
Israel (Issi) Doron and Nena Georgantzi
Part I Theories and Concepts
1. Equality, Social Justice and Older People
Rosie Harding
2. Age, Vulnerability and Disability
Titti Mattsson
3. Ageism, Moral Agency, and Autonomy - Getting Beyond Guardianship in the 21st Century
Gerard Quinn, Ayelet Gur and Jo Watson
Part II Realities and Legal Experiences
4. Legal Basis of Active Ageing: European Developments
Barbara Mikołajczyk
5. Ageism, Age Discrimination, Ageism, and Employment Law in the EU…
Ann Numhauser-Henning
6. Stereotyping and Other “Forms of Discrimination in the Chicago Declaration on the Rights of Older Persons and in the Case Law of the European Court of Human Rights
Eugenio Mantovani, Paul Quinn and Paul de Hert
7. The European Social Charter and the Rights of Older Persons
Benny Spanier and Israel Doron
8. Ageism and Age Discrimination in International Human Rights Law
Marijke De Pauw, Bridget Sleap and Nena Georgantzi
Index
