Summarize the Problems of Older People in Our Society Which

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Essay

Summarize the problems of older people in our society which document that older people have a roleless role and are the victims of ageism. How can older people be given a meaningful role in our society?

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Definitions:

Ego-idealizations

The process of constructing ideals or perfect versions of oneself that the ego aspires to achieve, often influenced by personal values and societal expectations.

Trust versus Mistrust

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where an infant learns to trust or mistrust their caregivers and the world based on their experiences of consistency and care.

Oral Stage

A phase in Freud's psychosexual development theory focusing on an infant's pleasure centers around the mouth.

Psychosocial Development

A theory formulated by Erik Erikson that describes the impact of social experience across the whole lifespan.