What’s the worst case of ageism that you’ve witnessed?
• The benevolent computer genius
The idea that older adults cannot work with computers is insulting and wrong. Let them guide the conversation when you want to explain a simple thing to a senior.
• Older people live under rocks, don’t they?
If you believe people older than you cannot learn a new trade, skill, technology, or concept, you are losing a lot of precious mental space.
An example of ageism in the workplace:
You are meeting to discuss a tech company’s new social strategy. Every time the company talks about a new platform, you start explaining to older people about it, although nobody has asked you to do so. Do not suppose they do not know anything; assume they either know, or if the older adults do not, they will stop you.
Write your answer.