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Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I'm a woman of 48 and as replaceable in the office as the swivel chair at my desk | Nilanjana Bhowmick

Women in their late 40s and early 50s face compounded challenges of ageism and menopause, leading to workforce attrition and underrepresentation.
#fashion-industry
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dayle Haddon appeared happy, healthy in final appearance days before her sudden death

Dayle Haddon spoke on ageism, advocating for embracing the gifts of different ages and recognizing women's worth just before her untimely death.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago
Fashion & style

Predatory Marketing toward Women

Predatory marketing exploits insecurities in women over 50, suggesting they need to change to feel valued.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dayle Haddon appeared happy, healthy in final appearance days before her sudden death

Dayle Haddon spoke on ageism, advocating for embracing the gifts of different ages and recognizing women's worth just before her untimely death.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago
Fashion & style

Predatory Marketing toward Women

Predatory marketing exploits insecurities in women over 50, suggesting they need to change to feel valued.
more#fashion-industry
#aging
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Health

How to fight ageism in the world around you and in yourself

Ageism affects individuals like Leanne Clark-Shirley, who feels treated as invisible in social spaces, impacting her sense of belonging.
fromFast Company
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

You're probably ageist. Here are 4 reasons you should care-and how you can change

Ageism affects everyone, rooted in biases towards age, both conscious and unconscious.
Institutional and interpersonal ageism deeply influence societal structures and personal perceptions of aging.
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago
Mental health

How to Define Old Age

Dr. Rabheru opposes the WHO's classification of old age as a disease, viewing it as a harmful form of ageism.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Health

How to fight ageism in the world around you and in yourself

Ageism affects individuals like Leanne Clark-Shirley, who feels treated as invisible in social spaces, impacting her sense of belonging.
fromFast Company
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

You're probably ageist. Here are 4 reasons you should care-and how you can change

Ageism affects everyone, rooted in biases towards age, both conscious and unconscious.
Institutional and interpersonal ageism deeply influence societal structures and personal perceptions of aging.
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago
Mental health

How to Define Old Age

Dr. Rabheru opposes the WHO's classification of old age as a disease, viewing it as a harmful form of ageism.
more#aging
Parenting
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: There Are Perils in Elderspeak'

Elderspeak uses baby talk to communicate with older adults, reflecting ageist views of dependence and incompetence.
#older-adults
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

MPs critical of ageist 'wealth-hoarding' labels for baby boomers

Critics warn that negative portrayals of baby boomers in media risk normalizing ageist attitudes toward older generations.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Challenging Medical Ageism After 50

Ageism significantly impacts healthcare outcomes, leading to neglect of older patients.
Medical evaluations for those over 50 should be collaborative, focusing on informed decisions.
Age-based discrimination in healthcare contributes to cognitive decline and worsening health.
fromMail Online
3 months ago
Medicine

NHS staff told not to call patients middle-aged, pensioner or senior

The NHS now advises against using terms like 'middle-aged' and 'OAP' in patient communications, urging specificity instead.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

MPs critical of ageist 'wealth-hoarding' labels for baby boomers

Critics warn that negative portrayals of baby boomers in media risk normalizing ageist attitudes toward older generations.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Challenging Medical Ageism After 50

Ageism significantly impacts healthcare outcomes, leading to neglect of older patients.
Medical evaluations for those over 50 should be collaborative, focusing on informed decisions.
Age-based discrimination in healthcare contributes to cognitive decline and worsening health.
fromMail Online
3 months ago
Medicine

NHS staff told not to call patients middle-aged, pensioner or senior

The NHS now advises against using terms like 'middle-aged' and 'OAP' in patient communications, urging specificity instead.
more#older-adults
#celebrity
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC music

Garbage rocker Shirley Manson, 58, claps back at being called unrecognizable: 'I will continue to wrinkle and flub'

Shirley Manson rejects ageist commentary about her appearance and embraces the natural process of aging.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Jennifer Love Hewitt reveals fans have a 'hard time accepting' she doesn't look how she did at 20

Jennifer Love Hewitt discusses ageism and societal expectations in Hollywood, emphasizing the need for acceptance of natural aging.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC music

Garbage rocker Shirley Manson, 58, claps back at being called unrecognizable: 'I will continue to wrinkle and flub'

Shirley Manson rejects ageist commentary about her appearance and embraces the natural process of aging.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Jennifer Love Hewitt reveals fans have a 'hard time accepting' she doesn't look how she did at 20

Jennifer Love Hewitt discusses ageism and societal expectations in Hollywood, emphasizing the need for acceptance of natural aging.
more#celebrity
Retirement
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

I Worked Hard My Entire Life - Now I'm 70 And Broke. Something Has To Change In This Country.

Personal financial struggles prevent participation in wealth transfer phenomena.
Employment challenges and financial insecurity plague older generations.
The rise of AI in job applications causes frustration and exclusion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Film

Romcom ageism: is George Clooney right to hang up his heartthrob hat at 63?

The aging male actors are shifting away from leading roles in romantic comedies.
#hollywood
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Film

Cate Blanchett says the 'shelf life' for actresses was 'about 5 years' when she started out in Hollywood. She explains why she thinks it's different for women now.

Cate Blanchett highlights the ongoing issues of sexism and ageism in Hollywood while also acknowledging positive changes in the industry.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Jim Carrey took back his comments on retirement: 'I was talking more about power-resting'

Jim Carrey's 'retirement' is more about creative pauses than financial need, showcasing a shift in how older celebrities view their careers.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
JavaScript

Demi Moore recalls how 'Charlie's Angels' bikini scene affected her: 'A lot of talk about how I looked'

Demi Moore shared her struggles with identity and aging in Hollywood, particularly after filming a bikini scene in 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.'
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Music

Kathy Bates, 76, says she was able to have a long acting career because she 'wasn't a beauty queen'

Kathy Bates attributes her long career to not fitting traditional beauty standards, highlighting how ageism affects women in the entertainment industry.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Film

Cate Blanchett says the 'shelf life' for actresses was 'about 5 years' when she started out in Hollywood. She explains why she thinks it's different for women now.

Cate Blanchett highlights the ongoing issues of sexism and ageism in Hollywood while also acknowledging positive changes in the industry.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Jim Carrey took back his comments on retirement: 'I was talking more about power-resting'

Jim Carrey's 'retirement' is more about creative pauses than financial need, showcasing a shift in how older celebrities view their careers.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
JavaScript

Demi Moore recalls how 'Charlie's Angels' bikini scene affected her: 'A lot of talk about how I looked'

Demi Moore shared her struggles with identity and aging in Hollywood, particularly after filming a bikini scene in 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.'
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Music

Kathy Bates, 76, says she was able to have a long acting career because she 'wasn't a beauty queen'

Kathy Bates attributes her long career to not fitting traditional beauty standards, highlighting how ageism affects women in the entertainment industry.
more#hollywood
Women
fromBustle
1 month ago

Selena Gomez Hauntingly Revisits Her Disney Channel Days In New Video

Selena Gomez addresses ageism and personal insecurities in her new song 'Younger and Hotter Than Me', highlighting emotions tied to her relationships.
Women
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Age Has No Expiration When It Comes to Talent | Features | Roger Ebert

Women over 50 are reclaiming their narratives in Hollywood, creating powerful and diverse roles for themselves.
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Elderly couple facing 'no fault' eviction can't get new home without reference

The Williams couple faces imminent eviction due to a lack of references from their letting agency despite consistently paying rent since 2018.
#demi-moore
fromwww.esquire.com
7 months ago
Film

When Will 'The Substance' Be Streaming?

The Substance effectively addresses the horrors of aging and societal misogyny through a captivating horror narrative.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Writing

We can be violent to ourselves. Brutal': Demi Moore on body image, reinvention and her most shocking role yet

Demi Moore's The Substance critiques societal obsession with youth and highlights the struggles of aging women in the entertainment industry.
fromwww.esquire.com
7 months ago
Film

When Will 'The Substance' Be Streaming?

The Substance effectively addresses the horrors of aging and societal misogyny through a captivating horror narrative.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Writing

We can be violent to ourselves. Brutal': Demi Moore on body image, reinvention and her most shocking role yet

Demi Moore's The Substance critiques societal obsession with youth and highlights the struggles of aging women in the entertainment industry.
more#demi-moore
#workplace-discrimination
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Workplace discrimination at alarming levels as nearly half of UK adults report bias

Nearly half of UK adults report workplace discrimination, highlighting a serious cultural issue.
Ageism is the most common bias, with significant reports of discrimination based on appearance and gender.
fromFortune
7 months ago
Remote teams

Workers over 40 say they're being passed over for promotions and cut out of higher salaries

Ageism is prevalent in the workplace, with 90% of workers aged 40+ reporting discrimination, affecting their morale and career growth.
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Lesbian firefighter may get $1.3 million for enduring 21 years of shocking harassment - LGBTQ Nation

After 21 years of abuse, a lesbian firefighter from Kansas City may receive a historic $1.3 million settlement for discrimination.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Workplace discrimination at alarming levels as nearly half of UK adults report bias

Nearly half of UK adults report workplace discrimination, highlighting a serious cultural issue.
Ageism is the most common bias, with significant reports of discrimination based on appearance and gender.
fromFortune
7 months ago
Remote teams

Workers over 40 say they're being passed over for promotions and cut out of higher salaries

Ageism is prevalent in the workplace, with 90% of workers aged 40+ reporting discrimination, affecting their morale and career growth.
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Lesbian firefighter may get $1.3 million for enduring 21 years of shocking harassment - LGBTQ Nation

After 21 years of abuse, a lesbian firefighter from Kansas City may receive a historic $1.3 million settlement for discrimination.
more#workplace-discrimination
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

COVID, Nursing Homes, and Death: A Conversation with Margaret Morganroth Gullette - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The author highlights the dangerous impact of medical ageism during the COVID pandemic, particularly regarding healthcare access for older adults.
#employment
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ageist myths of older workers persist, especially among hirers and firers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The public holds persistent ageist beliefs about older workers' competence and value.
A significant campaign aims to combat negative stereotypes about aging.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
France news

"My Boss Hates Gen Z With A Passion": People Share Their Struggles With Ageism

Ageism is pervasive and significantly affects job opportunities and societal attitudes towards older individuals, leading to detrimental stereotypes and discrimination.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ageist myths of older workers persist, especially among hirers and firers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The public holds persistent ageist beliefs about older workers' competence and value.
A significant campaign aims to combat negative stereotypes about aging.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
France news

"My Boss Hates Gen Z With A Passion": People Share Their Struggles With Ageism

Ageism is pervasive and significantly affects job opportunities and societal attitudes towards older individuals, leading to detrimental stereotypes and discrimination.
more#employment
fromVulture
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Survivor Recap: Caught Red Handed

A central theme of the episode is the duality of idol hunting and interpersonal dynamics, particularly the misconceptions surrounding age and strategic value.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

The Substance' is imaginary, but feminine self-hatred is real in this body horror

'The Substance' critiques societal pressures on women's bodies through dark humor and horror.
Law
fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

Appeals Court Extends Pauline Newman's Suspension

Pauline Newman, a 97-year-old judge, is fighting claims about her fitness for duty after passing evaluations, raising concerns about bias and ageism.
fromVulture
11 months ago
Writing

The Substance Is Disgusting, Twisted, and Instantly Divisive

The film 'The Substance' premiered at Cannes, sparking debate about ageism and female empowerment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Writing

June Squibb on getting her first starring role at 94: I don't have to prove myself any more'

Thelma introduces a new action hero in the form of an elderly widow seeking justice.
fromwww.housingwire.com
9 months ago
Business

Experts ask: Why aren't older workers an election issue?

The focus on the age of presidential candidates overlooks the abilities and challenges of the aging U.S. workforce.
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