The changes in reproductive behavior among
women and the increasing socioeconomic
pressures as the current trends of modern
societies have impacts on the family.
– This is particularly affected through the elderly dignity
and women, as the main cares of children and the
elderly in an ageing society
• The issue of dignity can be the case for those
elderly with low educational level, poor health
and lack of technological skills to carry out jobs in
a knowledge-based society.
– The problem may be worse if employers maintain
ageism