PSYC12H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Ambivalent Sexism, Ageism, Mortality Salience
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Review for final in 2nd part of class. April 4th, 5pm; late papers will not be accepted. Ageism: stereotypes, prejudice, & discrimination based on age. Unlike other isms , it is more explicit and easier to see. Seen in media where there"s preference for younger adults. Although largely applied to older adults, can also apply to the young juvenile ageism. It"s a cultural norm (its okay) in our culture to make fun of older people apparently. In terms of maturity, you"re a full adult. Yet there we have rules of what juveniles can and can"t do. Example of juvenile ageism: in states, an 18yo can enlist in the army but can"t drink alcohol. Importance of studying elderly: elderly population will double by 2030. Because of this large cohort of people, the amount of people that will be considered elderly will double by. Unlike other prejudices, elderly are out-group that will one day (hopefully!) become in-group.
