Tag #Ageism

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Delayed Depression Diagnosis in Older Adults: A Generational Divide?

A study reveals older adults experience similar depression symptoms to younger people, but often misattribute them to aging, leading to delayed diagnosis and chronic conditions; this is compounded by stigma and potential physician bias.

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40% Bias Score

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taz.de
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Sexism and Ageism Cripple Ukraine's Defense Efforts

Amidst the war in Ukraine, 24-year-old Kateryna Mykhalko, CEO of Technological Forces of Ukraine, faces sexist and ageist criticism for leading a consortium of over 20 private defense companies supplying the Ukrainian army and handling weapons export, despite her successful background in startups an...

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60% Bias Score

Gender Equality
theglobeandmail.com
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Intergenerational LGBTQ+ Relationships: A Memoir

Pete Crighton's memoir, "The Vinyl Diaries," details his journey of finding community and friendship within the LGBTQ+ community, emphasizing the importance of intergenerational connections and challenging traditional notions of mentorship and intimacy.

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44% Bias Score

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zeit.de
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Cologne Workshop Empowers Women Over 70 to DJ at Music Festival

A DJ workshop in Cologne, Germany, trains women over 70 to perform at the c/o pop festival, defying ageist stereotypes and showcasing their engagement with contemporary music, including songs like Shirin David's "Bauch Beine Po.

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality
forbes.com
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Ageism in the Workplace: Talent Blindness and Strategies for an All-Aged Workforce

Due to ageism, only 21% of companies globally have policies to address it, and 13% have measures to leverage intergenerational workforces; however, intergenerational teams boost innovation and productivity, as shown by examples in crowdsourcing projects where diverse teams outperformed experts.

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20% Bias Score

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nos.nl
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Millie Bobby Brown Condemns Media's Ageist Scrutiny

British actress Millie Bobby Brown's viral Instagram video criticizes journalists, particularly from The Daily Mail, for articles focusing on her changing appearance, calling it bullying and garnering over four million likes within a day.

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52% Bias Score

Gender Equality
smh.com.au
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Age Bias and Executive Unemployment: The Rise of 'Executive Wasteland'

A rising number of senior professionals face unemployment due to fewer senior roles, increased competition, and age bias in hiring, with only 56% of employers open to hiring 50-64-year-olds and 28% open to those 65 and over.

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48% Bias Score

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taz.de
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Ageism in German Language: Negative Connotations and Societal Impact

A German-language article analyzes ageist language used to describe older people, revealing negative connotations in compound words like "Rentnerboom" and metaphors comparing older populations to natural disasters, contrasting this with the lack of similar negative language for younger demographics.

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84% Bias Score

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sueddeutsche.de
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Merz's Age: A Factor in Germany's Next Chancellorship

Friedrich Merz, the likely next German Chancellor at age 69, faces questions about his fitness for office due to his age, prompting comparisons to Konrad Adenauer and discussions about the impact of age on political leadership in Germany's aging society and increasingly unstable political system.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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Ageism in the Workplace: The Hidden Cost of Excluding Older Workers

Organizations are subtly excluding older workers due to ageism, despite research showing older employees possess valuable skills and experience; shifting to a "culture add" hiring approach and implementing inclusive policies are crucial to reversing this trend and avoiding significant economic and i...

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40% Bias Score

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cincodias.elpais.com
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Spain combats engineer unemployment among older professionals

In Spain, programs like Talento50+ and Tales are addressing unemployment among experienced engineers over 50 by offering professional reinvention and entrepreneurship training, respectively, due to a mismatch between available talent and employer needs, impacting economic growth.

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32% Bias Score

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bbc.com
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UK Parliament Report Condemns Age Discrimination, Demands Action

A UK parliamentary report exposes widespread age discrimination against older people, fueled by negative stereotypes and hindered by insufficient digital inclusion efforts, calling for stronger laws and a national strategy.

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20% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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