“TOLERANCE IN THE MULTICULTURAL LIFE OF 21ST CENTURY EUROPE” COMENIUS INTERNATIONAL MEETING Sofia, Bulgaria April 2013 LICEUL TEORETIC “ONISIFOR GHIBU”, SIBIU, ROMANIA
ELDER MALTREATMENT IN ROMANIA physical abuse sexual abuse psychological or emotional abuse neglect and abandonment
Elder abuse is a serious problem in our country and yet it is often under-reported. -Public neglect of elder people maltreatment -Mass-media using this type of news for publicity
People, especially the young ones forget that, once, the elder generations worked hard to make a better world for us.
A lot of people make fun and maltreat old people because of: - different ideas or looks - abuse, neglect or trauma in childhood - lack of education Causes
Let’s see some cases of elder maltreatment in Romania… - Without money there is no medical care Source newspaper: This story was presented correctly by the source
An old man is attacked in the street by a group of children. Source: - This story was a sensational one meant to gain publicity
In conclusion… -They worked hard all their life -They deserve some respect
Old people have been through so many things that they don’t need to be cool.
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