Ageism Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Define Ageism
A
Discrimination against people because of their real or perceived age.
Fanned by myths and stereotypes about older people.
2
Q
List examples of ageism statements towards younger people:
A
“You’re too young to know anything about this”
“Millennials and Gen Z are lazy and entitled”
“You can’t be a leader, you don’t have enough life experience”
3
Q
List examples of ageism statements towards older people:
A
“Old people are sick and disabled”
“Most old people are in nursing homes”
“Old people are all the same”
4
Q
What are the Consequences of Ageism?
A
- Sense of Powerlessness
- Feeling Useless
- Can lead to early death
- Can leave Maslow’s needs unmet
- Can affect psychological development (Erikson’s stages)
5
Q
Why is Ageism a concern?
A
- Based on harmful myths and stereotypes
- Causes unfair treatment and discrimination
- leads to feelings of powerlessness and uselessness
- Interferes with psychological development (Erikson’s)
- Focuses on age instead of a person’s real abilities
