Do women experience a greater level of ageism than men?
Researchers discovered considerably more robust evidence of discrimination against older women than older men in a study that observed men and women in sales positions. Starting around age 40, women endure a different form of ageism. The stereotyping proceeds; instead of caring for children, women care for their ageing parents. Employers assume that their ambition is subsiding, and they’re less energetic than younger women or their male colleagues. Ageism may seem the new sexism, but women are now experienced fighting and standing against discrimination. What’s obvious is that even with progress, more progress is required. Progressive businesses have to acknowledge the issue of gendered ageism, or they’ll never live up to the ideals of their diversity and incorporation policies. Women need to remind them how essential those policies are and support against such behaviours.