On “ghettoization” of cultural activity of seniors

Abstract

The article discusses the problem of the so-called “ghettoization” of senior’s cultural activity. It consists in the fact that cultural institutions while creating an offer direct it exclusively to some specific age groups like children or seniors. Participants are therefore separated and this creates “age ghetto.” In the first part of the article the author, by referring to researches, characterizes cultural activities of older people in Poland and then focuses on the determinants of “ghettoization” of cultural activity of seniors. Finally, the author indicates the risk connected with separating various age groups and the need to balance “fenced” offers which are designed “exclusively” for seniors through more intergenerational offers.