ageism

[ UK /ˈe‍ɪd‍ʒɪzəm/ ]
NOUN
  1. discrimination on the basis of a person's age

How To Use ageism In A Sentence

  • Maybe the embedded ageism in society allows such terms to be more acceptable. Times, Sunday Times
  • The charity is working to combat poverty, reduce isolation, defeat ageism and to promote quality in care.
  • Their issues-which still are all women's issues-are very much entrenched in institutional oppression feeding off racism, sexism, classism, ageism and ableism.
  • When new laws to combat ageism came into force two years ago, employers predicted a wave of litigation and a bundle of new red tape. Times, Sunday Times
  • She said it also found that ageism was a particularly insidious form of discrimination and did not just target the elderly, but simply those who were older than others.
  • Little Ray and Caz uncover some uncomfortable truths, and Ray and Jim have to come to terms with the prejudices of ageism, family loyalty and love.
  • Indeed, ageism and classism seemed almost nonexistent.
  • It serves as a sharp reminder to modern day Britain, where ageism is rife. Times, Sunday Times
  • Ethnic prejudice, ageism, and sexism still prevent many people from advancing.
  • Adie's fall from grace was not the result of sexism, ageism or an obsession with celebrity-led reporting.
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