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Essay / Elder Abuse - 2069 the most recognized and forgotten in this analysis. They are recognized as the “elders”, the wisest and perhaps the most knowledgeable about life and its experiences. This population, however, is forgotten in terms of the respect and value they once brought to society. And in today's world, this group is often marginalized because of their age. The older they get, the more useless they become in the eyes of society and this attitude towards the elderly therefore leads to neglect and abuse. They are therefore excluded from active participation and decision-making in society. This isolated group is therefore discriminated against on the basis of age and gender, which can be brought about by factors such as ageism and sexism. However, these factors are not only attributed to elder abuse, but are perceived differently across subcultures. Therefore, it is important to examine why elder abuse occurs and what its consequences are in the context of the human rights agenda. When examining elder abuse, one must first understand its terminology. However, its terminology has not been easily defined by researchers since the term “elder abuse” can refer to many forms of abuse. Additionally, there is a lack of clarity about what should and should not be included in definitions of elder abuse, such as environmental issues, cultural issues, what constitutes neglect, and whether neglect of self is elder abuse (quote). And it is precisely for this reason that the World Health Organization (2002) defined elder abuse as “a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action occurring within any relationship where... .... in the middle of a paper ...... at the bottom. diversity between different groups (cite). Overall, elder abuse is a significant social problem in society. Examining elder abuse through the lens of ageism and sexism offers a unique way to examine elder abuse in a deeper context. It offers a form of analysis of how society mistreats and neglects older people in its institutions, such as healthcare facilities. Additionally, through elder abuse, we understand how ageism and sexism are the root causes of this social phenomenon and how each gender is affected separately. However, we must not forget that this topic is perceived differently and in some cases the same way within subcultures. For this reason, the definition of elder abuse is important and if not defined correctly within these subcultures, it can be unidentified and condoned when underpinned by ageist and sexist assumptions ( quote).
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