1. October 21, 2009
Ageism

2. Definition of Ageism
Process of systematic stereotyping and discrimination against individuals based on age
Robinson (1994)
3. Negative Ageism
What are some examples of positive and negative age stereotypes affecting the elderly?
What are some examples of positive and negative age stereotypes affecting young people?
4. Institutional Ageism
Higher federal poverty standards
Job training for young workers
State welfare funds for children & adolescents
Health care system focus on acute care
Robinson (1994)
5. Consequences

Elderly are expected to be:

6. Asexual 7. Intellectually rigid 8. Unproductive 9. Forgetful 10. Happy 11. Enjoying retirement 12. Invisible 13. Passive 14. Uncomplaining