Concept information
Preferred term
elders
Definition
- In traditional African societies, as well as embedded within the value systems in contemporary African communities worldwide, to live to an old age was and is considered a blessing. Eldership is, however, more than mere aging. [Source: Encyclopedia of African Religion; Elders]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/elders
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