Ageism is a form of prejudice and discrimination against someone because of their age. A person of any age can face this form of prejudice. Stereotyping and difficulty finding work are just a few of the problems that people face because of their age. The term Ageism was first used by gerontologist Robert N. Butler. The term was first used to describe prejudice against older adults but it is now used to describe the discrimination of children, teenagers, adults, and senior-citizens. Ageism is also represented in the media. A person of a certain age can be stereotyped in the media which has a larger impact on society. The value that the media places on youth has lead to a larger amount of older adults seeking cosmetic surgery.
Ageism can effect anyone at any age. As a young kid, I remember times when I would say something and get dismissed because I was "too young" to really know what I was talking about. Adults would take my opinion as the opinion of a little kid and not really that important. I feel like this was because I was the youngest in my family. As an 18 year old I definitely will feel the effects of ageism. My parents will say that I need to grow up and become and adult but then say that I'm still a kid and just because I'm 18 doesn't mean I'm an adult. Ageism effects the elderly in many different ways. Most of them have to do with difficulty with jobs such as loosing a job, or not getting a promotion or pay raise because of their age.
Ageism can effect anyone at any age. As a young kid, I remember times when I would say something and get dismissed because I was "too young" to really know what I was talking about. Adults would take my opinion as the opinion of a little kid and not really that important. I feel like this was because I was the youngest in my family. As an 18 year old I definitely will feel the effects of ageism. My parents will say that I need to grow up and become and adult but then say that I'm still a kid and just because I'm 18 doesn't mean I'm an adult. Ageism effects the elderly in many different ways. Most of them have to do with difficulty with jobs such as loosing a job, or not getting a promotion or pay raise because of their age.
