Ageism is considered the most tolerated form of social prejudice (Revera, 2012). Consider popular images or assumptions associated with aging and how they were formed. watching the TED talk and reading the article, consider the questions below.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ashton_applewhite_let_s_end_ageism?language=en#t-6655
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/26/health/ageism-elderly-health.html
Questions:
- What are the effects of ageism on older adults?
- How can the study of gerontology work to change these perceptions?
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