Ageism, or stereotyping and judging on the basis of age, is
a worldwide problem. No one is born ageist; ageism is an attitude fostered by
society and has a host of negative consequences. Do your research and discover what
it entails and write an essay concerning the issue.
Familiarize yourself
with the issue
Reading material to
make notes on
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Are you ready? What you need to know about
ageing https://www.who.int/world-health-day/2012/toolkit/background/en/index3.html
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Why is ageism acceptable? https://www.comfortlife.ca/retirement-communities/why-is-ageism-acceptable
Also click: Frequently asked questions
about ageism and 10 misconceptions about ageing
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Discrimination and negative attitudes about
ageing https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/29-09-2016-discrimination-and-negative-attitudes-about-ageing-are-bad-for-your-health
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Ageing in America: Ageism and General Attitudes
Towards Growing Old and the Elderly https://file.scirp.org/pdf/JSS_2017081414465032.pdf
Videos to watch and
take notes from
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The harmful effects of ageism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnp3T4Yzaws
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Lets end ageism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfjzkO6_DEI
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Rethinking age and ageism https://www.coursera.org/lecture/ageing/2-age-and-ageism-yCRES
