Tag Archives: ageism

What was it like to be old in prehistory?

What was it like to be old in prehistory?

Today, 40% of unemployed people over 50 report having experienced age discrimination , according to the International Center on Ageing (CENIE). Meanwhile, the WHO warns that one in five people over 50 has experienced ageism in the health sector. In Spain, the term ageism appears for the first time in the latest annual report of the Ombudsman (2024) and, since 2022, […] … learn more→

How to combat ageism with educational networks for young people and adults

How to combat ageism with educational networks for young people and adults

The film “Plan 75” presents a dystopia about a hypothetical Japanese government proposal that would allow those over 75 to end their lives with “logistical and financial” support, thereby reversing the aging of the population. The elderly are seen as a useless burden . Ageism is discrimination based on age. The term was coined by American gerontologist Robert Butler in 1969. No one […] … learn more→