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ageism

[ey-jiz-uhm] / ˈeɪ dʒɪz əm /
NOUN
age-based discrimination
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Older workers are fighting ageism by starting their own businesses — and they’re outperforming younger entrepreneurs.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 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

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




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