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April 12, 2026Open Access

Ageism, social and economic freedoms in the light of Amartya Sen's capability approach

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LSLuísa Porto da SilvaLSLuma Cavaleiro de Macêdo Scaff

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Overview

Qualitative evaluation of economic and social freedoms for older adults, suggesting multi-sectoral strategies to combat ageism.

Key Points

  • This research evaluates the impact of ageism on the economic and social freedoms of older adults using Amartya Sen's capability approach.
  • Literature review on capability approach and ageism
  • Analysis of normative documents
  • Jurisprudential case study on ageism in labor market
  • Age-based filtering and selective dismissals reduce decent employment opportunities
  • Institutional ageism in healthcare leads to undertreatment and late diagnoses
  • Barriers in continuing education limit lifelong learning
  • Urban infrastructure deficits impede community participation
  • Protective norms require active policies and cultural change for effectiveness

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Silva et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69db37df4fe01fead37c5f6bhttps://doi.org/10.34632/gestaoedesenvolvimento.2026.18254
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