ageism
Example Sentences
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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
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
Speaking to The Times, these women addressed the lingering misogyny and ageism in the stand-up comedy industry, but said comedy offered them an outlet for self-discovery at an age where women can become invisible.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 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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