ageism
Example Sentences
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"I'm not saying this is just a women's issue; I've had messages from men too. My point is about gendered ageism."
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Even the non-thriller themes — female friendship, aging, ageism, admitting the truth about oneself to oneself and one’s dearest, the invigorating effects of danger — are explicitly expressed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
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
In the case of older women, ageism and misogyny sometimes coalesce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
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
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