Age - Interactionists Flashcards

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Victor 1994

A

Public attitudes towards the elderly can result in a self’ fulfilling prophecy because they have been socialised into believing stereotypes and therefore becomes a reality.

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Labelling/stigmatization of the elderly can create…

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Self-fulfilling prophecies (Becker)

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