Ageism Flashcards
1
Q
What is ageism
A
- a socially constructed way of thinking of the elderly based off of stereotypes
- assumption that everyone is young and thus the needs of the elderly are not met
2
Q
Human rights principle
A
- says that everyone should be assessed based on their own merits and not on the basis of any assumptions
3
Q
Why does ageism occur?
A
- Canada is industrialized, and value is tied to whether a person works
- this economic perspective makes the elderly “disposable citizens”
4
Q
Misogyny
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Prejudice against women
5
Q
Androcentrism
A
male privilege
