Challenging Ageism and Promoting Age Diversity in Communities

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The chapter explores the impact of ageism on society and emphasizes the importance of age diversity in breaking down stereotypes and biases. It discusses the influence of culture on perceptions of aging, delves into the beauty industry's marketing tactics regarding anti-aging products, and criticizes ageism in the workplace, advocating for policies to address bias. The conversation also touches on the effects of ageism on mental and physical health, emphasizing the need to challenge negative stereotypes for improved well-being.

Ageism distorts how we view aging and harms us at every stage of life. My guest today, Ashton Applewhite, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, reveals where these stereotypes come from and how they seep into our minds.

She explains powerful ways we can identify and challenge ageism in ourselves, our communities, and society. Ashton shares eye-opening facts that counteract myths about decline, along with steps to build a more age-inclusive world. If getting older fills you with dread, this conversation will give you a radically hopeful perspective on aging as a time of continued growth and joy—if we can erase the cultural biases clouding our vision.

You can find Ashton at: Website | Instagram | TED Talk | Episode Transcript

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