June 2021 | Buddying: a tool for social revival ?

Inactive, slow, closed, resistant to change, backward-looking and always ready to complain… The prejudices about people over 50 are in stark contrast to the state of mind in which they find themselves. Older people want to participate in social life, want to share their experience and miss the recognition they received during their professional career. Another group, young people with an immigrant background, are eager to participate in professional life, but are held back. Are prejudices preventing us from collectively benefiting from each other’s talents?