Human Growth and Development / Unit 16 HGD 2254 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Gendered Ageism
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The idea
Older women face more workplace ageism, especially in technology, management and physical fields, compounding pay and promotion gaps into retirement.
In practice
Dating data showing men seeking relatively younger partners as they age, while women seek partners near their own age.
Where people slip
Older women are a small share of screen characters and are often portrayed through negative stereotypes.
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