Ageism
eBook - ePub

Ageism

a new name for an old prejudice

  1. 171 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Ageism

a new name for an old prejudice

About this book

Why are we afraid of getting old?Is youth synonymous with beauty?What is Age Shaming?The answers to these and other questions can help you reflect on your fears and prejudices.Ageism is age prejudice. The act of discriminating against a person according to age, or, if you prefer, the date of birth, the one that is there, on your ID!But what leads someone to perpetuate a prejudice of which they are likely to become a victim?After all, are we all ageists in deconstruction?This book seeks to initiate a movement of reflection and social transformation. Or at least participate in it!Will you come with me?

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Information

Publisher
Adelante
Year
2022
eBook ISBN
9786581405229

Table of contents

  1. Ficha Técnica
  2. Dedicatória
  3. Epígrafe
  4. PREFACE
  5. INTRODUCTION
  6. 1 - Age and our fear of Aging
  7. 2 - Roots of Ageism
  8. 3 - Ageism throughout women's lives
  9. 4 - Intersectionality: ageism and others pillars of diversity
  10. 5 - Ageism in the world of work
  11. 6 - Is it worth labeling?
  12. 7 - Health and ageism: after all, what is active aging?
  13. 8 - Ageism in Advertising and Marketing
  14. 9 - Ageism in cinema, streaming services, tv shows and social networks
  15. 10 - Ageism in the fashion world
  16. 11 - Ageism in sports
  17. 12 - A quick chat about ageism and the "Silver Market"
  18. 13 - Some statements from ageism victims
  19. 14 - Some indications for you!
  20. Acknowledgments
  21. About the Author