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ageism
[ ey-jiz-uhm ]
noun
- discrimination against persons of a certain age group.
- a tendency to regard older persons as debilitated, unworthy of attention, or unsuitable for employment.
ageism
/ ˈɪɪə /
noun
- discrimination against people on the grounds of age; specifically, discrimination against the elderly
Derived Forms
- ˈ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- · adjective noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Speaking to The Times, these women addressed the lingering misogyny and ageism in the stand-up comedy industry, but said comedy offered them an outlet for self-discovery at an age where women can become invisible.
Talk of menopause has often been so wrapped up in ageism, and I think it made a woman always feel like she was at the end of her best years.
Current and former governments have agreed on the need for more diverse volunteers to avoid perceived discrimination or ageism.
The economic imbalance has caused some tension between the generations that MPs sought to address earlier this week with a report warning against ageism, including the stereotype of "wealth-hoarding boomers".
Like most women of a certain age, Bates has dealt with her fair share of ageism.
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More About Ageism
isageism?
Ageism is treating people of a certain age group negatively solely because of their age, as in Thinking that all teenagers are irresponsible is ageism.
Ageism is any form of discrimination against people because of their age. Most often, ageism is targeted toward older people, such as thinking that elderly people are helpless because of their advanced age. However, any age group can be discriminated against. For example, thinking that someone in their 20s is too young to be a manager is ageism. So is thinking that teenagers are irresponsible.
Example: When you don’t get hired for a position you’re qualified for just because you’re older, that sounds like ageism.
Where doescome from?
The first records of the term ageism come from around the 1960s. It combines the term age, meaning “length of time a person has been alive,” with the suffix -ism, which creates nouns denoting an action or practice, as in racism and sexism.
Something that showcases ageism is described as ageist. Ageist tendencies tend to produce themselves when a person considers another person to be unworthy of their attention, for example, because of their age. People who tend to display an action like this are referred to as ageists.
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How isageism used in real life?
Many people advocate for ageism to be taken more seriously, especially since it is not as frequently or prominently discussed as other forms of discrimination.
Reject racism. Reject sexism. Reject classism. Reject ageism. Reject oppression. Reject intolerance.
Reject hate.
EMBRACE LOVE.
— Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry)
You’re not suddenly “old” just because you’re over 25. Stop believing in toxic ageism that society constantly tries to reinforce
— Chrish (@mistachrish)
Friendly reminder that ageism isn't okay. Look at someone's qualifications, their record, their character, their work with other people, and make your judgment. But leave age out of it.
— Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦 (@cmclymer)
Try usingageism!
Is ageism used correctly in the following sentence?
“Ageism in the workplace can mean pushing someone to retire because of their age and nothing else.”
More About Ageism
is ageism?
Ageism is treating people of a certain age group negatively solely because of their age, as in Thinking that all teenagers are irresponsible is ageism.
Ageism is any form of discrimination against people because of their age. Most often, ageism is targeted toward older people, such as thinking that elderly people are helpless because of their advanced age. However, any age group can be discriminated against. For example, thinking that someone in their 20s is too young to be a manager is ageism. So is thinking that teenagers are irresponsible.
Example: When you don’t get hired for a position you’re qualified for just because you’re older, that sounds like ageism.
Where does ageism come from?
The first records of the term ageism come from around the 1960s. It combines the term age, meaning “length of time a person has been alive,” with the suffix -ism, which creates nouns denoting an action or practice, as in racism and sexism.
Something that showcases ageism is described as ageist. Ageist tendencies tend to produce themselves when a person considers another person to be unworthy of their attention, for example, because of their age. People who tend to display an action like this are referred to as ageists.
Did you know … ?
How is ageism used in real life?
Ageism is less frequently discussed than other forms of discrimination, at least in informal conversation. Even so, discriminating against someone because they are older is wrong.
Reject racism. Reject sexism. Reject classism. Reject ageism. Reject oppression. Reject intolerance.
Reject hate.
EMBRACE LOVE.
— Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry)
You’re not suddenly “old” just because you’re over 25. Stop believing in toxic ageism that society constantly tries to reinforce
— Chrish (@mistachrish)
Friendly reminder that ageism isn't okay. Look at someone's qualifications, their record, their character, their work with other people, and make your judgment. But leave age out of it.
— Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦 (@cmclymer)
Try using ageism!
Is ageism used correctly in the following sentence?
“A in the workplace can mean pushing someone to retire because of their age and nothing else.”
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