False Implications Of Ageism In Society

Ageism is a term used to refer to the discrimination and stereotyping against an individual or group because of their age. It is a set of beliefs or attitudes used to justify the preconceptions associated with someone’s age. Discriminatory behavior is one core element that derives from ageism. Older people often suffer unemployment to someone younger, because they are stereotyped as unproductive. Prejudice attitudes are highly associated with ageism because they contribute to creating a judgment of older people through bias. Ageism can negatively affect individuals by creating false implications of aging and create a society which undervalues older adults.
Although society has been improving in recognizing older people’s contributions, there