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Simon(e) van Saarloos, "Against Ageism: A Queer Manifesto" (Emily Carr UP, 2023)

New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies

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Challenging Ageism: Intersections and Critiques

The chapter examines ageism within societal structures, critiquing the preference for youth over age and challenging binary notions of youth and old age. It explores how age intersects with various aspects of society, discussing experiences of age discrimination from childhood to elder years. The conversation delves into the legal and societal implications of ageism, highlighting the need to reevaluate age as a marker of identity and the interconnectedness of age, labor rights, and protection.

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