Discuss How Different Racial and Ethnic Groups View Older People

question 30

Essay

Discuss how different racial and ethnic groups view older people. What is their role in these groups? What is their status? Compare and contrast these groups (Native American, African American, Asian American, Latino)to the majority culture and its view of older people.

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Definitions:

Product of the Land

Refers to natural resources or crops that are produced, grown, or extracted directly from the land.

Joint Tenant

An individual co-owning property with one or more persons, where each owns an equal share, and upon death, the interest passes to the surviving co-owners.

Chosen Heirs

Individuals or entities designated to receive inheritance under a will or through state intestacy laws in the absence of a will.

Fee Simple Absolute

An ownership interest in land in which the owner has the greatest possible aggregation of rights, privileges, and power. The owner can use, possess, or dispose of the property as he or she chooses during his or her lifetime. On death, the interest in the property passes to the owner’s heirs.