What is Age Bias?
Definition of Ageism?
Prejudice or discrimination based on someone’s age.
What is one way to handle ageism?
Change the focus of ageism to positive by looking for opportunities to grow.
Manage stress by exercising
Push back on ageist messaging
Strengthen bonds with other people.
Ageism primarily affects this demographic, often leading to early retirement or missed promotions
Older Workers
What is ageism against young people often referred to as?
Youngism
In the past and in some cultures today older people were seen as ?
Wise and knowledgeable
What is one of the of the mental effects of ageism?
Low self-confidence, anxiety and depression, and decrease in self-efficacy
What are the three ways to identify ageism?
Interpersonal, Self-direct, and Institutional
This group may face stereotypes in the workplace, such as being seen as inexperienced or unreliable due to their age.
Young Employees
What group of people experiences the highest amount of ageism?
White individuals
which legislation enacted in 1935 provided people who were retired with an income?
The Social Security Act of 1935
List a benefit of aging
Aging can encompass many qualities such as wisdom and knowledge
Harassment
This group often faces workplace discrimination and stereotypes about being less productive or tech-savvy
Older Adults
What does cohort-bias against young people mean?
Being young is a positive thing but the stereotypes of young people are negative
What does ADEA stand for?
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
What is an example of ageism?
Older individuals can be excluded from opportunities or their ideas can be overlooked.
What is denied opportunities for ageism?
Denied opportunities prevent advancement or if in a specific workplace may be forced to retirement.
This group is often underserved when their medical concerns are dismissed as simply "getting older."
Elderly Patients
What are 2 ways Millennials and Gen Z will be overshadowed by the older generations?
They are the first generations to be poorer and out numbered by previous generations
What does encouraging students to have a relationship with older teachers do to their attitude towards older individuals?
Their attitude towards older individuals becomes more positive
What is sideline ageism?
Sideline ageism bias is subtle and only occurs in settings where the older individual is excluded. It is not explicitly implied and can be unintentional
What is interpersonal ageism?
Interpersonal ageism takes place between individual. This makes older people feels humiliated, frustrated and undervalued with the kind of language that is used.
Ageism can impact this demographic when their contributions are undervalued, despite bringing fresh perspectives and innovation.
Younger Adults
What are the 3 physical effects of ageism against older people?
Poorer physical health
Reduced quality of life
Earlier death
How can you mitigate ageism in the classroom using curriculum?
Provide representation and achievements of different age groups in the curriculum.