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[Intergenerational solidarity].

I Delisle
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The author of this article maintains that we have arrived at a critical turning point in society and our survival depends on our capacity to share experiences between generations. According to the author, we are living in a world where retirees are younger than ever and workloads rest on the shoulders of a smaller number of people. She explains the social reality of young retirees and the elderly; defines relationships between generations; questions the limits of solidarity; demonstrates that tensions exist within all levels of society; and offers solutions through intergenerational support. Emphasized is the need for all generations--grandparents included--to work together to meet life's challenges.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAdultAgedEmploymentFamilyFemaleHumansIntergenerational RelationsMaleMiddle AgedQuebecRetirementEnglish AbstractJournal Article

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I Delisle. 1999. [Intergenerational solidarity].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11094945/

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