ageism
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In the case of older women, ageism and misogyny sometimes coalesce.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
Of course, not everyone can keep working that long due to factors including physically demanding jobs, ageism, layoffs, caregiving responsibilities or their own health needs.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 16, 2025
Meanwhile, ageism can create biases that limit older peoples’ participation in disaster planning, leading to programs insufficiently tailored to their needs.
From Salon • Aug. 7, 2025
Talk of menopause has often been so wrapped up in ageism, and I think it made a woman always feel like she was at the end of her best years.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025
A feminist film about ageism and unrealistic beauty standards is not unusual, but what makes the film so gruesome is the titular substance used by the main character.
From BBC • Sep. 18, 2024
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