미국 노인권익 운동과 복지정책의 교훈

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study was performed to review historical development of human right movement and welfare policy for the elderly in the United States. In the United States, a slogan of $quot;revealing injustice beneath the aura of the affluent society$quot; arises since 1960s, and a number of legal measures such as Older American Act and Non-discrimination in Employment Act were constructed. In addition special issues such as alcoholism prevention, suicide prevention, consumer protection, and transportation services received special attention and supports nationwidely. In Korea, national movements boostered by every age group pursuing improved human rights maintenance need to be initiated. Particularly, hidden and neglected group of the elderly in needs should be the first target of national supports. Finally in this study, it is proposed that all of the movements need to be initiated and boostered by the elderly group, so that positive image of able elderly are made in the society.