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Ageism in America
Hi Readers,
As a student of public policy with personal interests in access and equity (in terms of healthcare) to minorities and aging populations, I found the following read insightful, to the point and overall… lovely. The NBC article is titled "Ageism in America …As boomers age, bias against the elderly becomes a hot topic" and was shared by the Associated Press.
I wouldn't consider the United States a "melting pot:, but a "salad" with multiple ingredients resenting the fact they share the same bowl. (The salad term is not an original thought on my part, and surely, I lend the credit to the term's originator). It is imperative to acknowledge the part we play in perpetuating multiple "isms" in the United States and this article is a lovely reminder.
Initial acknowledgement of personal participation in systemic spectrums such as racism, sexism, orientationism, or ageism is difficult to put it lightly. No one (I'm speaking very loosely here) considers themselves a person who participates in directly or indirectly harmful behavior by perpetuating these "isms" but overall...It really is nice to be reminded to be a value-creating and respectful citizen. If heed is taken, we really are all better for it.
-S
As a student of public policy with personal interests in access and equity (in terms of healthcare) to minorities and aging populations, I found the following read insightful, to the point and overall… lovely. The NBC article is titled "Ageism in America …As boomers age, bias against the elderly becomes a hot topic" and was shared by the Associated Press.
I wouldn't consider the United States a "melting pot:, but a "salad" with multiple ingredients resenting the fact they share the same bowl. (The salad term is not an original thought on my part, and surely, I lend the credit to the term's originator). It is imperative to acknowledge the part we play in perpetuating multiple "isms" in the United States and this article is a lovely reminder.
Initial acknowledgement of personal participation in systemic spectrums such as racism, sexism, orientationism, or ageism is difficult to put it lightly. No one (I'm speaking very loosely here) considers themselves a person who participates in directly or indirectly harmful behavior by perpetuating these "isms" but overall...It really is nice to be reminded to be a value-creating and respectful citizen. If heed is taken, we really are all better for it.
-S
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