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
In June, he was hired as executive director of a U.S.-based nonprofit, Old School Hub, that works to combat ageism around the world.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 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
The economic imbalance has caused some tension between the generations that MPs sought to address earlier this week with a report warning against ageism, including the stereotype of "wealth-hoarding boomers".
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025
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