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"Showing public opinion that in retirement, one must give meaning to ones life by creating a new social identity."
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Hélène Diarra
Maïmouna Hélène Diarra, also Helena Diarra was a Malian actress known for playing the roles of older women from her young age. She was the CEO of the International Fund for the Development of Active Retirement. She also was the Vice President of the Professional Association of Decentralized Financial Systems of Côte d'Ivoire.
"Showing public opinion that in retirement, one must give meaning to ones life by creating a new social identity."
"In retirement, social life takes on its full meaning because one must rebuild a role in this new stage of life where social codes are no longer the same."
"Retirement is a step towards building a new role, a new social identity, and feeling useful in society"
"Retirement is an upward path that leads to new heights"
"Its not that I wouldnt have wanted to play young leading ladies! Its simply that Ive never been offered roles. Ive been playing old women since I was young"
"In the family, we laughed, we argued, and I acted"
"I have a knack for old women! When I was young, when I went out into town in my heels, in trousers, some people would say: No! We dont understand. Its not possible, youre changing"
"When I saw the play, I said to myself, Thats what I want to do. It was love at first sight"