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BALLAD OF NARAYAMA (1958) and AGEWISE

Posted on February 14, 2013 by rinaross

I was rereading chapter 1 of Margaret Morganroth Gullette’s book AGEWISE : The Eskimo On the Ice Floe. At the back of my mind lurked vague thoughts about a film group. I decided to revisit The Ballad of Narayama which has the same theme as the Eskimo … Continue reading →

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Films and demographic changes.

Posted on November 9, 2012 by rinaross

I thought my days of getting angry were over. Not so. I broke my vow of remaining silent in public meetings and spoke out in anger stunning the audience and the panel. It was at the annual Pensioners Forum for … Continue reading →

Posted in Ageing, Ageism, Conferences and comments | Tagged academics, Ageing, Ageism, angry old woman, best exotic marigold hotel, demographic changes, intergeneration, journalists, London Historians, media, otherness, Pensioners Forum, politicians, Yvonne Roberts | 7 Comments

The ‘otherness’ of the older woman

Posted on November 25, 2009 by rinaross

November 25th 2009 The ‘otherness’ of the older woman It is very common for people to quote in an amused way their older relatives say “No I would not want to go to a retirement home and stay with all … Continue reading →

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