Aging and Narratives of Loss: A History of Social Suffering

Authors

  • Sam Migliore Kwantlen Polytechnic University
  • Margaret Dorazio-Migliore Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Keywords:

aging, loss, narrative, counter-narrative, social suffering

Abstract

The notion of "loss" often appears as a common theme in both popular and academic discussions of aging. This focus on loss, however, tends to simplify or ignore important aspects of the phenomenon, including how people view themselves and their life experiences. In this article, we address how an individual life narrative can serve as: (1) a counter narrative to this notion of loss; and (2) a way of drawing attention to a variety of personal and structural factors that may complicate the experience of aging itself.

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Published

2014-11-30

How to Cite

Migliore, S., & Dorazio-Migliore, M. (2014). Aging and Narratives of Loss: A History of Social Suffering. Anthropologica, 56(2), 415–422. Retrieved from https://cas-sca.journals.uvic.ca/index.php/anthropologica/article/view/568

Issue

Vol. 56 No. 2 (2014): Ending War and Sustaining Peace in Pacific Societies

Section

Articles

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Copyright (c) 2014 Sam Migliore & Margaret Dorazio-Migliore

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