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ageism

[ey-jiz-uhm] / ˈeɪ dʒɪz əm /
NOUN
age-based discrimination
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A menopause reckoning requires a range of perspectives, a spectrum of platforms, and, perhaps most important, a willingness to be uncomfortable — both with practical details and with the indictment of institutional sexism and ageism.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

“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 a recent Harris Poll, 69% of professionals said owning a business is the best protection against ageism in the workforce, antiageism advocate Janine Vanderburg wrote on LinkedIn.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 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




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