Invisible violence in aging

Authors

  • Sandra Emma Carmona Valdés Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2014v17iEspecial17p11-35

Keywords:

Structural violence, Well-Being, Aging.

Abstract

Different areas surrounding the elderly where structural violence isexpressed, are presented in this paper, considering the factors that influence theirdevelopment, harmony and well-being; and those elements that involve the existence ofunequal access and use of the material and social resources which impact adversely ontheir quality of life. So an analysis of the actions taken by the state to reduce existinginequalities and their impact on the welfare of the elderly is also presented.

Author Biography

Sandra Emma Carmona Valdés, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León.

Docente e Pesquisadora da Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. México.

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Published

2014-05-30

How to Cite

Valdés, S. E. C. (2014). Invisible violence in aging. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 17(Especial17), 11–35. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2014v17iEspecial17p11-35

Issue

Vol. 17 (2014): Número Especial 17 - Death/Finitude and Old Age

Section

Papers

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