What is Ageism?
Definition of Ageism?
Prejudice or discrimination based on someone’s age.
What is the opposite of ageism
Youngism
Who is affected by ageism?
Mainly older people
An old man is applying for a job as an engineer. He is the only person who applied (with qualification), yet they don't accecpt him. Would this action be ageist?
Yes, this would be intentional ageism, as the employer assumed that because of his age, he cannot be productive. This is against Canadian ageism law.
What is an example of ageism?
Catering for eldery as children when they are able to do things on their own.
What are elders being labed as?
Old, Grumpy, Weak, Old fasioned, Senile and boring
Does ageism only affect older people?
No, ageism can affect both older and younger people.
A man and his wife recently turned 66 and are going on a trip on a full buss. When a young man sees them, he eagerly gives up his seat for them. Would this action be ageist?
Yes, it could be considered ageist, but it would most likely be unintentional.
List a benefit of the aging population?
Aging can encompass many qualities such as wisdom and knowledge
Who invented ageism? Dr. Robert Butler or Dr. Varughese
Dr. Robert Butler
About what percentage of people experience ageism at work. More than 75% or less than 75%
More than 75%
An 89 year old man walks into a gym and starts weightlifting. A small group of younger men noticed him and started to ask him questions like, "how are you able to lift at that age"? Would this be ageist?
Yes, the small group of men are assuming that he is weak because of his age.
What are the bad effects of ageism on elderly?
Ageism can cause poorer physical and mental health, increased social isolation and also loneliness.
What is denied opportunities for ageism?
When they don't hire people eldely people for any jobs.
What kind of people are often underserved when their medical concerns are dismissed as simply "complaining too much."?
Elderly Patients
A woman was at the Cancer institute with her 80 year old mom, who was undergoing treatment for stage 4 cancer. She was sick and spoke slowly, but she was alert and knew what was going on. The doctor came to discuss treatment options. He asked his questions to the woman, even though her mom was right there. Would this be ageist?
Yes, it would be ageist because the doctor assumed that the mother is too old and too ill to respond.
What is the difference between self directed ageism vs institutional ageism?
Self directed ageism is an individual persons negative thought agaisnt someone because of their age. Institutional ageism is when society as a whole is unfair to someone based on their age.
Aproximatly what percentage of elderly report daily ageism.
90% - 97%
What is interpersonal ageism?
When somebody assumes that another person is having trouble using technology, seeing, hearing, understanding or remembering based on their age.
A 17 year old boy was driving alone at 2AM when a cop pulled him over for being too young. Would this be ageist?
No, this would not be ageist because you must be over the age of 19 to drive alone.