Men Ageing Between Switzerland and the "Global South"

The « Global South » is becoming an increasingly common destination for older people ageing abroad. Older men traveling alone to spend several months a year in countries like Thailand or Brazil tend to be subject to ambiguous social judgment, that is, they are often associated with condemned sexual practices in imaginaries, but they may also be admired or envied by others. To overcome these preconceptions, a study looked at their multiple experiences and questioned the impact of social norms on their practices and identities.