Ageism and Anti-Ageism in the Legal System: A Review of Key Themes

Pathways from Ageism to Loneliness

“…These "anti-ageism" plans should approach different arenas such as the education system (at all levels starting from kindergartens; see Requena et al 2018;Chap. 23, in this volume) and the legal system (Doron et al 2018;Chap. 19;Mikołajczyk 2018;Chap.…”

Developing Age‐friendly Cities: Policy Opportunities and Challenges

“…The United Nations (UN) human rights conventions specifically prohibit discrimination on multiple grounds; yet, age is not among the various categories mentioned. To date, there is no UN treaty specifically dedicated to the rights of older adults (Doron, Numhauser-Henning, Spanier, Georgantzi, & Mantovani, 2018). Explicitly addressing ageism in a UN treaty is important, as this would send a clear message of disapproval and allow for the development of tools to ban age discrimination.…”

Employment Discrimination Based on Age: Part II: Applying the ADEA in Employment Scenarios: Discrimination, Idle Chatter, or Something Else?

“…The prior study of Hunter, Shannon, and Amoroso (2018) provides important background on the origins of debate on the question whether age discrimination demanded action by the Congress of the United States. Issues relating to the broader topic of ageism are referenced from research conducted by Doron et al (2018), Sienna-Ayala (2017), Papke (2018), and Voss, Bodner, and Rothermund (2018). -Ayala et al (2017) write that -Ageism is a very old concept and refers to negative stereotypes and prejudicial attitudes toward old age and how these are reflected in psychological and social problems.‖ Ageism has been identified as the -third form of discrimination in our society after racism and sexism‖ (Stallard, Decker, & Sellers, 2002).…”

“… Promotions that go to younger workers, despite the older worker being more qualified, are also a symptom of age discrimination (see also Voss, Bodner, & Rothermund, 2018;Papke, 2018;Doron et al, 2018). Perron and McCann (2018) point out that -About two-thirds [of Americans] agree that older Americans should be protected from age discrimination just like they are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, or religion….‖ Gaille (2017) reports that -Discrimination in the workplace causes a hostile working environment for everyone.‖ Writing for the AARP, Terrell (2018) reports that -According to the EEOC, over the past 25 years the percentage of workers 55 and older has doubled, jumping from 12 percent of the labor force in 1992 to 24 percent in 2017‖ (see also Gordon, 2017) Journal of Public Administration and Governance ISSN 2161-7104 2019, Vol.…”