LifeSpan: opening anti-ageist dialogue across the generations
Ageism can be defined as discrimination against the old, or discrimination
against the young, or both. In an atmosphere of limited resources, these
two groups seem to be frequently interpellated as oppositional - Social
Security vs AFDC, fresh vs stale thoughts, wisdom vs inexperience (I'm
hoping these dichotomies are inflammatory). Should the term 'ageism' be
reserved for the old? Is the term 'youthism' useful? How different are the
goals of the 2nd and the 3rd wave of feminists, or is there a wave
division? What goals do we have in common? How can we work to disarm the
embattlement between the generations - in NWSA, in the classroom and the
academy, and in our personal lives?
The National Women's Studies Association's (NWSA's) 24th annual convention
is June 19-22, 2003 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Further information on the
conference is available at www.nwsa.org.
The Aging and Ageism Caucus of the NWSA invites potential panelists to
submit abstracts of 250-500 words via email or snailmail. The deadline is
November 18th, 2002. Please specify the panel name in the email subject
line or in the cover letter.
Leni Marshall
mars0264@umn.edu
University of Minnesota
Department of English
207 Church Street SE, 207 Lind Hall
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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