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  2. Ageism - Wikipedia

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    For example, age-based stereotypes may cause one to draw very different conclusions when one sees an older and a younger adult with, for example, back pain or a limp. [25] One might assume that following an accident, the younger person's condition is temporary and treatable, while the older person's condition is chronic and less susceptible to ...

  3. Most older adults face ageism, and it's taking a toll on ...

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    Discrimination against widows is an example of an intersection between ageism and sexism. Globally, widows—of which there are about 250 million in the world—are often subjected to banishment, ...

  4. Age discrimination in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) is a United States law (codified at 15 U.S.C. § 1691 et seq.), enacted 28 October 1974, [3] that makes it unlawful for any creditor to discriminate against any applicant, with respect to any aspect of a credit transaction, on the basis of (among other things) age, provided the applicant has the capacity to contract.

  5. Ageism a widespread, accepted form of discrimination in UK ...

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    Ageism is a normalised and accepted form of discrimination which is widespread in the UK and can have a “hugely damaging” impact, MPs have heard. ... citing examples of “people talking about ...

  6. Ageism: Seniors can keep control of their lives by standing ...

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    Ageism is evidenced by the language used when referring to older adults, individually and collectively. While the focus of the piece addresses ageism toward older adults, ageism is faced by those ...

  7. Wikipedia:Ageism - Wikipedia

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    The Age Discrimination act prevents discrimination against people over the age of 40; it does not address the issue of discrimination of minors, nor does it override various state and federal regulations related to child labor laws. Additionally, in 2008, Jimbo Wales, Wikipedia's founder, said: I have no very strong opinion about it.

  8. At 64, I’m Challenging Ageism by Fighting for Our ... - AOL

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    As part of Prevention’s Better Now series, Kim Samuel shares how getting older has helped her find her purpose in fighting against social isolation and ageism.

  9. Category:Ageism - Wikipedia

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    This category is for issues relating to ageism. It must not include articles about individuals, groups or media that are allegedly ageist. Subcategories.