Age discrimination, or ageism, involves prejudicial treatment based on age, affecting hiring, promotions, and job responsibilities. It manifests in direct, indirect discrimination, harassment, and victimisation. Legal protections, like the UK's Equality Act 2010 and the US's ADEA, offer safeguards. Employers must prevent ageism, and victims have rights to legal recourse.
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Age discrimination is the prejudicial treatment of individuals based on their age
Direct Age Discrimination
Direct age discrimination occurs when someone is treated unfavorably because of their age
Indirect Age Discrimination
Indirect age discrimination involves policies that disproportionately affect individuals of a certain age group
Harassment and Victimisation
Harassment and victimisation are forms of age discrimination that create a hostile or offensive environment
The UK's Equality Act 2010 and the US's ADEA provide safeguards against age discrimination
Age discrimination can be compounded when intersected with other characteristics such as race and gender
Age discrimination can occur in various settings, with the workplace being a common arena
Age discrimination can be identified through patterns such as consistently favoring younger employees for training
Employers have a responsibility to prevent age discrimination by ensuring equitable treatment and reevaluating policies
Individuals who experience age discrimination have the right to pursue legal action and may be entitled to remedies
It is essential for individuals to be informed about their rights and the procedures to follow in order to effectively challenge age discrimination
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Definition of Ageism
Prejudicial treatment based on age.
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Ageism Impact on Age Groups
Affects any age, not just the elderly.
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Intersectionality in Ageism
Ageism compounded by race, gender.
