Week 5: Exploring Age Stereotypes and Discrimination

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 9 in Understanding the Psychology of Diversity (Blaine & Brenchley, 2021), and the article Older Workers: Some Critical Societal and Organizational ChallengesLinks to an external site. (Vasconcelos, 2015).

In an initial post of at least 350 words and citing at least two required sources,

• Explain how cultural stereotypes of people by age can lead to prejudice and bias.
  • Discuss common biases and social stigmas about older workers and their contributions in the workplace.
• Explore how ageism denies equal access and equity, notably in recruitment, hiring, and retention.
  • What type of discriminatory behaviors are often aimed at older workers?
• Discuss the role of the media in perpetuating ageism.
• Delineate arguments to counter negative prejudice of older workers.
  • Discuss evidence pointing to notable contributions of older workers.
  • What laws protect older workers? How is this protection mandated?

Tutorial for Exploring Age Stereotypes and Discrimination