ageism

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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

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

And also in the second half of life when dreaming feels harder, when you’re up against ageism, or getting in your own way.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 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