The definition of old refers to the chronological aspect of aging; 65 meaning young old, 75 plus referred to as old, and 85 years or older are considered “old old”. However, the social standards of aging have shifted to the modification of the human body to prevent physical aging; visible marks of old-age. The shift of social culture redirects the self-identity of the elderly population as they try to compete with medias standards of aging.
A major aspect that has changed the culture of life is the vast media. Nowadays, media is a primary socializer that redirects our perception on all aspects of life. Through the works of capitalistic power structures, corporations manipulate the media to justify the negative conceptions of aging. In today’s
A major aspect that has changed the culture of life is the vast media. Nowadays, media is a primary socializer that redirects our perception on all aspects of life. Through the works of capitalistic power structures, corporations manipulate the media to justify the negative conceptions of aging. In today’s