Ageism

Definition of Ageism

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Ageism: The assumption that a person’s age should determine their social status and their roles in society. Usually refers to stereotyping and devaluation of seniors. See: STEREOTYPE in this legal dictionary and in the world encyclopedia of law.

Ageism: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Ageism. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada