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Wrinkled Radicals

Sidedoor

CHAPTER

Maggie Kuhn: Challenging Ageism

This chapter explores the life of Maggie Kuhn, a 'wrinkled radical' who defied societal expectations of retirement to advocate for a better future for older adults. It delves into the pervasive fear and myths surrounding old age during the late 1960s and early 1970s, highlighting the changes in perception and the emergence of a collective identity among older people.

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