Ageism in the Workplace: a Persistent Challenge
Words: 658 Pages: 2 6264Ageism, especially in the workplace, highlights society's fixation on youth and vitality, perpetuating systemic discrimination. As societies increasingly prioritize youth, the biases and stereotypes associated with aging are becoming ever more pronounced. Ageism, defined as the discrimination and stereotyping of individuals based on their age, often targets older adults, reducing them to mere caricatures rather than acknowledging their individuality and unique life experiences (Miller, 2019). One glaring manifestation of ageism is found in employment settings, where older Americans frequently encounter […]