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Ageism Ageism : discrimination or prejudice against people of particular ages, especially in employment.

Ageism can be defined as "any attitude, action, or institutional structure which subordinates a person or group because of age or any assignment of roles in society purely on the basis of age" (Traxler, 1980, p. 4). As an ism, ageism reflects a prejudice in society against older adults.

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Related isms

  • ableism
  • adultism
  • classism
  • racism


    External Links

  • Ageism: What is it?
  • Webster.edu
  • Resources related to aging and ageism



    Recommended Readings

  • Still Here : Embracing Aging, Changing, and Dying ~ Ram Dass, Dass Ram, Mark Matousek (Editor), Marlene Roeder (Editor), Ram Dass