noun
- Plural of ageism; instances or systems of prejudice or discrimination based on a person's age.
Usage: Countable noun; typically used to refer to multiple acts, policies, or manifestations of age-based discrimination
Examples
- The company faced lawsuits for multiple ageisms in its hiring practices.
- Ageisms in the workplace often prevent older workers from advancing to leadership roles.
- Society must address the ageisms that marginalize both young and elderly people.
- These ageisms reflect outdated stereotypes about what different age groups can accomplish.