Envelhecimento digno : o papel do direito na construção de uma sociedade inclusiva e intergeracional.

Abstract

This monographic study addresses the role of Law in promoting a culture that values older persons, with an emphasis on intergenerational coexistence and dignified aging, in light of the Statute of the Elderly (Law 10,741/2003) and constitutional principles. To this end, the study sought to analyze how Law can act as an instrument of social transformation in promoting dignified aging and in building an inclusive and intergenerational society. In this context, population aging in Brazil requires increased attention to public policies aimed at older persons, especially regarding their appreciation, inclusion, and respect. Although the Statute of the Elderly provides for fundamental rights, a social culture marked by ageism and the exclusion of older people from social, educational, and technological dynamics is still observed. This study is justified by the need to understand Law not merely as a set of norms, but as a tool for social transformation and the promotion of citizenship, capable of contributing to the construction of a more just, supportive, and intergenerational society. The legal approach to the theme aims to highlight the role of constitutional and infraconstitutional norms in shaping a culture that values aging and promotes harmonious coexistence among generations. Thus, the research was conducted through bibliographic and documentary analysis, covering relevant national legislation, such as the 1988 Constitution (BRAZIL, 1988) and the Statute of the Elderly (Law N 10,741/2003), as well as doctrinal works addressing fundamental rights, citizenship, aging, and social inclusion. Documents and reports from national and international organizations related to population aging and public policies aimed at protecting older persons were also considered.