ageism

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

“I am up against two things now — AI and ageism. Being typecast is an industrywide issue, but I did hope that wouldn’t be the case with audiobook narration since the voice is so flexible.”

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, ageism can create biases that limit older peoples’ participation in disaster planning, leading to programs insufficiently tailored to their needs.

From Salon