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Concern in hiring practices
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ageism
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. discrimination against middle-aged and elderly people [syn: agism ]
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ It is an aspect of ageism that old age is seen as asexual. ▪ It is imperative that young and middle-aged adults confront their own and each other's ageism . ▪ It is this process of socialisation - the gradual adoption of values ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"discrimination against people based on age," coined 1969 by U.S. gerontologist Dr. Robert N. Butler, from age + -ism , on pattern of racism, sexism . Related: Ageist .
Usage examples of ageism.
Partly as an example of his opposition to ageism he hired an old woman, Mrs.
She is calling racism, sexism, class ism ageism, homophobia, and colonialism by the name of body hatred, and She is linking the politics of control back to the abuse of Flerself.
No matter what atrocity you commit, you can stake a claim for sympathy, moan about being a victim of racism, reverse racism, sexism, ageism, classism, prejudice against fat people, ugly people, dumb people, smart people.