Keyword: «age discrimination»

In article there is a speech about research which purpose was a studying social and psychological a determinant of manifestation of such phenomenon as a gerontological eydzhizm. Article opens relevance of work and the reason of emergence of age discrimination at a boundary of the XX-XXI centuries. The analysis of views of foreign and domestic researchers of determinants of this negative phenomenon is provided in the review. On the basis of methodological and theoretical researches a definite purpose, object and an object of research. The main hypothesis considers tolerance by an old age and aging as one of social and psychological a determinant. Besides, the possible pattern of personal dispositions which is the prerequisite of the tolerant relation to an old age and aging is offered. In summary the theoretical, scientific and practical importance of work reveals. This research is the first complex research something like that in relation to studying a determinant of manifestation of an eydzhizm.

The article deals with the problem of ageism, which is quite relevant for our time, i.e. age discrimination. Measures are indicated to support the population, which at a certain age is faced with this problem. Special attention is paid to the events that are organized by state bodies and organizations.