ageism
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“For older workers, ageism might make it difficult to find a new job. It’s important to have a financial buffer to justify taking this offer.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
In the case of older women, ageism and misogyny sometimes coalesce.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
Art Agnos, a former San Francisco mayor, questions the acceptance of ageism in politics when such discrimination is condemned across other professions and sectors of society.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 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
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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