O impacto do envelhecimento populacional na sociedade contemporânea : a feminização do envelhecimento e os desafios do combate ao etarismo no Brasil

Abstract

Ageism, which is nothing more than age discrimination, that is, the judgment of a person based on their age, has been gaining space for discussion in contemporary society. An example of this is what is determined by Goal 3 of the 2030 Agenda, which aims to ensure a healthy life and promote well-being for all, at all ages, thus contributing to the breadth of knowledge on the aforementioned topic. Given this scenario, the objective of this research was to understand the prejudices suffered by the elderly population in Brazil, currently around 33 million people, and it is expected that by 2060 they will represent one third of the entire population of Brazil. The study used bibliographic research as a method for collecting and analyzing data, comparing opinions and theses from various authors who work on the topic. Thus, it was found that there was a need for a sustainable public policy with the participation of various social actors who could contribute to the discussion of its design, structure, financing, coverage, access and the development of legal and operational instruments for its implementation, such as the partnership between the Ministry of Planning and the state of Sergipe, with the creation of the Sergipe 2050 Steering Committee and the inclusive public policy for the individual.