Evidence of Inequality for Old people Flashcards
Workplace= Johnson
ageism is widespread in the UK workplace, with it being institutionalized in practices and society. shown through stereotypes about a person’s ability to do a job based on age. Older people face more difficulty finding work and encounter stereotypes as they age.
Workplace= Barron and Norris
elderly are more likely to be in the secondary labor market, which is characterized by low pay, low status, few promotion opportunities, and limited benefits, such as no access to private pensions.
Health= Greengross
He argues that the NHS is guilty of institutional ageism, as older patients are treated differently from younger ones and are often denied clinical treatments.
Health= The Royal College of Surgeons and Age Uk
In some areas of the UK, people over 75 are not offered crucial surgeries like breast cancer treatment, bowel cancer surgery, or knee and hip replacements, despite a 2012 law making this illegal.
Media= Carrigan and Smzmigin
They state that older people are often ignored in media advertising, and when included, they are stereotyped as caricatures of the elderly—presented as ‘smelly and incontinent’ and dependent on others for support.
Media= Landis
They identified several stereotypes in representations of older people, describing them as ‘one-dimensional’ and portrayed in various ways, such as: grumpy old man, feisty old woman, depressed or lonely, busybody, mentally deficient, sickly, wise, or having a second childhood.
Crime= Age Uk
Older victims (aged 55 and over) of fraud scams tend to lose nearly twice as much money per scam compared to younger age groups.
Crime= Financial Times
The number of over-60s in jail has surpassed 4,000 for the first time, more than double the figure from 10 years ago. The number of inmates with dementia, diabetes, and hypertension has also increased.
