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ageism

[ey-jiz-uhm] / ˈeɪ dʒɪz əm /
NOUN
age-based discrimination
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Documenting such occurrences can bolster your allegation of ageism.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

In the case of older women, ageism and misogyny sometimes coalesce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

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

And also in the second half of life when dreaming feels harder, when you’re up against ageism, or getting in your own way.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025

Current and former governments have agreed on the need for more diverse volunteers to avoid perceived discrimination or ageism.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2025




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