AGEISM


Meaning of AGEISM in English

noun

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It is an aspect of ageism that old age is seen as asexual.

It is imperative that young and middle-aged adults confront their own and each other's ageism .

It is this process of socialisation - the gradual adoption of values and norms associated with social roles - which generates ageism .

Particular attention is paid to ageism , and the part counselling can play in combating its effects.

The major objective of the counsellor, especially the counsellor who actively seeks to combat ageism , is to encourage involvement.

There may be unacceptable ageism in some, negative attitudes towards carers in others.

We have earlier discussed the prevalence of ageism .

Would our attitudes to our future selves - which is what ageism is truly about - be so negative?

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