Social and Cultural Constructions of Ageing: The Case of the Baby Boomers
(2008)
Journal Article
Phillipson, C., Leach, R., Money, A., & Biggs, S. (2008). Social and Cultural Constructions of Ageing: The Case of the Baby Boomers. Sociological Research Online, 13(3), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.5153/sro.1695
This paper examines social and cultural constructions of first wave baby boomers, those born in the period 1945-1954. Boomers are depicted, variously, as bringing new lifestyles and attitudes to ageing and retirement; or heralding economic disaster;... Read More about Social and Cultural Constructions of Ageing: The Case of the Baby Boomers.