Which of these are examples of ageism? Why or why not? 1. Late night comedians a

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Which of these are examples of ageism? Why or why not? 1. Late night comedians and talk show hosts joke about seniors and memory loss. 2. Doctors often talk past the senior patient to an adult child as if the senior wasn't even in the room. 3. Younger adults mock seniors for being "slow". 4. Commercial advertisements depict seniors as out of date, and lacking knowledge about modern culture and new technologies. 5. Certain laws and regulations are paternalistic towards seniors and limit their choices. Which of these are examples of ageism? Why or why not? 1. Late night comedians and talk show hosts joke about seniors and memory loss. 2. Doctors often talk past the senior patient to an adult child as if the senior wasn't even in the room. 3. Younger adults mock seniors for being "slow". 4. Commercial advertisements depict seniors as out of date, and lacking knowledge about modern culture and new technologies. 5. Certain laws and regulations are paternalistic towards seniors and limit their choices. 1. Late night comedians and talk show hosts joke about seniors and memory loss. 2. Doctors often talk past the senior patient to an adult child as if the senior wasn't even in the room. 3. Younger adults mock seniors for being "slow". 4. Commercial advertisements depict seniors as out of date, and lacking knowledge about modern culture and new technologies. 5. Certain laws and regulations are paternalistic towards seniors and limit their choices.

Explanation / Answer

Ageism is a form of discrimination against elderly. It is a prejudice experienced by the aged individuals. Most of the elderly people are almost active mentally if not physically. Still, they have a great deal to contribute to the improvement of the society. But, the modern day society tends to marginalise and discriminate them. There is general sense of apathy to the elderly. Further, they are not welcomed in social gatherings and are made fun off. All the five statements given in the question fall in one of the above mentioned categories. So, all of them are examples for ageism.

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