The University of the Third Age as an institution counteracting marginalization of older people

Authors

  • Aleksandra Marcinkiewicz University of Wrocław, Poland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs20112.38.44

Keywords:

University of the Third Age, social exclusion, marginalization, seniors, Lifelong Learning

Abstract

The article presents the role of the University of the Third Age in counteracting the effects of marginalization of the elderly. The history of the University of the Third Age is presented and also different models of this institution are characterized. The paper presents new trends in research conducted by participants of the U3A and shown their relation to marginalization.

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Published

2020-01-14

How to Cite

Marcinkiewicz, A. (2020). The University of the Third Age as an institution counteracting marginalization of older people. Journal of Education Culture and Society, 2(2), 38–44. https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs20112.38.44

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2011): Journal of Education Culture and Society

Section

EXPERIENCE

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