The Dictionary
The Dictionary of Gerontism (the ageism experienced by older people) explores ageist words, terms and phrases and their meanings. The Dictionary also explores the gerontist use of words and the ways words can be used to build respect for older people. The aim of the Dictionary is to engage Australians in dismantling it.
Words
We are very proud to share our first three Dictionary entries with you. The term beautiful is being redefined by older people in Old is Beautiful workshops. Over 100 older people have participated and we are currently analysis their responses to the questions: what does beautiful mean to you and what makes you beautiful. We look forward to sharing a paper with you soon.
The term gerontism has its own webpage, a framework (to be launched at the National Elder Abuse Conference in July) and an academic publication coming soon. And we have written a paper for The Conversation about the term granny. Click on the Dictionary pages below to link to the publications and other resources.
The term gerontism has its own webpage, a framework (to be launched at the National Elder Abuse Conference in July) and an academic publication coming soon. And we have written a paper for The Conversation about the term granny. Click on the Dictionary pages below to link to the publications and other resources.
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Activities
The Dictionary will host activities to engage community members in helping to reflect on and develop words that create worlds free of gerontism. Please see our first activity exploring Boomer Blaming below.
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We are currently exploring uses and meanings of the term 'Boomer". This includes Corpus Linguistics (study of how the term Boomer is being used) with Linguist Professor Kate Burridge. We are also calling for Citizen Researchers to help us document examples of Boomer Blaming - or the ways older people are blamed for a broad range of issues including (but not limited to) economic, social, political and environment problems. We want to challenge Boomer Blaming as an oversimplification or distraction from the underlying systemic issues - or underlying problems. |
Boomer Blaming - Citizen Research
We are calling for Citizen Researchers to help document examples of Boomer Blaming. More information is available in the Briefing document here and below and a link to a confidential survey for sharing examples.
Analysis of the examples will inform a webinar and resources, including media guidelines, protection against internalised gerontism (Boomer Shaming), and an academic publication.
If you have a group of 12 or more people willing to share an example each, please contact us regarding an online Saving7 seminar - see flyer below right.
Analysis of the examples will inform a webinar and resources, including media guidelines, protection against internalised gerontism (Boomer Shaming), and an academic publication.
If you have a group of 12 or more people willing to share an example each, please contact us regarding an online Saving7 seminar - see flyer below right.
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More information
If you would like more information about the Dictionary, please contact Dr Catherine Barrett by email on [email protected]
