ageism

age·ism

also ag·ism A0137500 (ā′jĭz′əm)n. Discrimination based on age, especially prejudice against the elderly.

age′ist adj. & n.

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(ˈeɪdʒɪzəm) or

agism

n (Sociology) discrimination against people on the grounds of age; specifically, discrimination against the elderly ˈageist, ˈagist adj

age•ism

(ˈeɪ dʒɪz əm)

n. discrimination or prejudice against older persons. [1965–70] age′ist, adj., n.

ageism, agism

discrimination on the basis of age, especially against older people.See also: Age, Discrimination

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Noun

ageism - discrimination against middle-aged and elderly peopleagismdiscrimination, favoritism, favouritism - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

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ageism

any process or expression of ideas in which stereotyping of and/or DISCRIMINATION against people occurs by virtue of age. Ageism applies especially to such actions directed against older people, but the term may also be employed to refer to unreasonable stereotyping or discrimination against anyone where this occurs simply by virtue of age.

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Age Discrimination

Geriatrics A bias or belief that may be held by a health care provider that depression, forgetfulness, and other disorders are a normal part of ageing and that older individuals won’t benefit from treatment of mental disorders.
Social medicine Discrimination against or unfair treatment of individuals on the basis of their age.
Psychiatry Systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against the elderly to distance oneself from their social plight and skirt personal fears of ageing and death.
MedspeakUK Any overt or covert policy or act that adversely affects a worker because of his/her age.
MedspeakUS The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 provides that no person in the US shall, on the basis of age, be denied the benefits of, be excluded from participation in, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

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Geriatrics A bias or belief that may be held by a health care provider that depression, forgetfulness, and other disorders are a normal part of aging and that older individuals will not benefit from treatment of mental disorders. See elderly. Psychiatry Systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against the elderly to distance oneself from their social plight and skirt personal fears of aging and death. See Elder abuse. Cf Gerontophobia.

age·ism

(āj'izm) Actions and attitudes that place different values on, or create unequal opportunities for, people or groups because of their age.

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Age Discrimination

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Synonyms for ageism

noun discrimination against middle-aged and elderly people

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