Ageism related content of Diverse Elders website: a coalition of organizations that aims to represent the diverse aging population in the United States through changing policies and programs to serve the needs of all seniors no matter their background. Diverse Elders seeks to openly discuss how senior life can look very different as a result of diversity in race and ethnicity as well as gender and sexual orientation. Their blog gives advice on what we can all do to make sure all seniors can look forward to equal treatment at any age.

Ageism-related posts from a coalition that advocates for racially and ethnically diverse elders, American Indian and Alaska Native elders & LGBT elders

Over time, we’ve seen various marginalized groups gain more freedom over time, but one marginalized group that is almost never discussed as marginalized is children. In this episode, James and Taylor share examples of where ageism is directed against children, and how we can try to be less ageist in our own interactions. They also talk about how we can empower our children to be confident and self-reliant even in a world that tells them that they shouldn’t be.

Clear explanations of what ageism against kids looks like, from parents who support self-directed learning

Combating Ageism

A conversation has opened up a conversation about ageism as an implicit bias in our society.  Kristen Shaughnessy is urging companies to have diversity at the top levels and in their boardrooms, not just in age, but in gender, race, religion and lived experiences.

A call for companies to make age a criterion for diversity—alongside gender, race, religion & lived experience—& for those at the top to walk the walk

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