#3 and #4 are actually terrifying. People often assume older people are less intelligent and capable, thanks to horrible stereotypes of "old people" that surround us. I hope future generations overcome this ageism so that when we get older we'll be treated as normal people instead…Â
The prospect of facing ageism. Right now I'm quite young and don't have to deal with this particular type of bigotry, I'd like it to stay that way. This is terrifying: If I am allowed to post links here "Dehumanization of older people: The evaluation of hostile work environments"…Â
I hate that so many women's tops are made of thin, see-though material and can only be worn with a whole other top underneath, and then it's too hot. Especially in Summer. So many women's clothes seem designed by someone who never has to wear them!
My mother has also become more tolerant and understanding as she got older. She's always been quite open-minded to knew ways of thinking, as are many of the hippie generation who grew up in the 60s and 70s, now with the knowledge we have nowadays about things like mental health and…Â
I totally agree ageism is an epidemic that causes severe harm to people. The language around age needs to change, "old" is often used as an insult or with an apology. Ageism against both older and younger people needs to stop.
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