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Ageism is a type of discrimination that involves prejudice against people based on their age. Similar to racism and sexism, ageism involves holding negative stereotypes about people of different ages. Ageism affects both young and old. It can be seen in a wide variety of situations including the workplace and in healthcare. History The term ageism was first used by Robert N. Butler to describe discrimination against older adults. This term can be applied to any type of age-based discrimination, whether it involves prejudice against children, teenagers, adults, or senior citizens. Signs of Ageism Ageism can range from subtle actions to blatant acts of discrimination. A few signs of ageism include: Being passed over for promotions or raises Losing out on benefits such as paid time off Not having access to learning opportunities Types There are two primary types of ageism. The term ageism is usually used to apply to discrimination against older adults, while reverse ageism has been used t...

Ageism is prejudice or discrimination against people based on their age. It typically applies to people who are older but can affect young people. Ageism has a negative impact on physical and mental health, and reports link it with earlier death. Ageism is a systemic form of oppression, but unlike other causes of inequity, such as racism, sexism, or ableism, anyone can experience it. People don't take ageism as seriously as other forms of inequity. Types of Ageism  There are many ways to categorize ageism. Terms that describe where ageism takes place include: institutional ageism occurs when an institution perpetuates ageism through its actions and policies interpersonal ageism occurs in social interactions internalized ageism is when a person internalizes ageist beliefs and applies them to themselves Ageism can vary according to the situation. For example, hostile ageism involves someone having openly aggressive beliefs about age, such as that teenagers are violent. Examples of...