Equity from an Aging Specialist's Perspective. Research and Development Series No. 214O.

Autor/in	Sheppard, N. Alan
Institution	Ohio State Univ., Columbus. National Center for Research in Vocational Education.
Titel	Equity from an Aging Specialist's Perspective. Research and Development Series No. 214O.
Quelle	(1981), (32 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Beigaben	Tabellen
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Stellungnahme; Adult Vocational Education; Affirmative Action; Age Discrimination; Aging Education; Aging (Individuals); Equal Opportunities (Jobs); Federal Legislation; Older Adults; Retirement + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ageing education; Altenbildung; Aging; Altern; Equal opportunity; Equal opportunities; Job; Jobs; Chancengleichheit; Beruf; Bundesrecht; Älterer Erwachsener; Pensionierung
Abstract	As the incidence of older persons in American society grows, their participation in training and employment programs (including vocational education) will be of special importance. Although the elderly population has become increasingly "older," this group is retiring earlier. There will be a decrease in active workers supporting retired citizens whose income continues to be decimated by inflation. In addition, social security financing problems loom ahead. With the gradual reduction of the educational disadvantage of the elderly, the question will be whether these workers would take advantage of increased work options. A need exists for affirmative action for the aged. Barriers to equitable job training and placement are previous work history, lack of credentials, lack of access to job information, inadequate health status, attitudes and values of union and management decision makers, transportation, stereotypes, self-discrimination, employer discrimination, and job performance (employer fear of decreased productivity). Strategies for barrier elimination include federal age discrimination legislation, federal support programs, advocacy groups, adjustments in personnel policy, and training of vocational educators and public to promote a better understanding of aging. (An action plan for vocational education and general recommendations are provided.) (YLB)
Anmerkungen	The National Center for Research in Vocational Education, National Center Publications, Box F, 1960 Kenny Rd., Columbus, OH 43210 (RD214O, $2.35; set of 17 papers, RD214, $30.00; Equity in Vocational Education, RD213, $5.50. Quantity discounts available).
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2004/1/01