Meanings of the construction of appearance and the aging process among Brazilian and Spanish elderly women

Authors

  • Patrícia Yokomizo
  • Andrea Lopes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2019v22iEspecial26p351-385

Keywords:

Appearance, Aging, Meaning

Abstract

The article presents a characterization and comparison of meanings present in the appearance and aging of elderly women from Brazil and Spain. The construction of appearance proved to be a dynamic process performed throughout life. The ways of composing and meaning personal presentation were related to the involvement with several social agents and institutions. The main meanings constructed and transmitted were decency, naturalness, and femininity.

Author Biographies

Patrícia Yokomizo

Graduação em Têxtil e Moda, mestre em Gerontologia, fundadora e membro do grupo de pesquisa, ensino e extensão Envelhecimento, Aparência e Significado (EAPS), todos da Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humanidades (EACH) da Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brasil.

Andrea Lopes

Antropóloga, docente da Pós-Graduação em Gerontologia e das Graduações em Gerontologia e Têxtil e Moda. Fundadora e coordenadora do grupo EAPS. Todos da EACH/USP, Brasil. Orientadora da pesquisa.

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How to Cite

Yokomizo, P., & Lopes, A. (2019). Meanings of the construction of appearance and the aging process among Brazilian and Spanish elderly women. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 22(Especial26), 351–385. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2019v22iEspecial26p351-385

Issue

Vol. 22 (2019): NÚMERO ESPECIAL 26 - Envelhecimento e Aparência

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Papers

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