Journal: Hindsight Exhibited Ageist Views

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Ageism is a compilation of how people think, feel, and act towards others or even themselves based on their age. It refers to the stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination people demonstrate towards others. I have experienced ageism severally to this point. Being a young person, I have had immense challenges in my workplace trying to fit in among people who are twice or thrice my age. It has always felt awkward since sometimes I am left out in meetings and given other tasks such as preparing coffee or snacks. It has felt like actual discrimination especially when people seem to be unconsciously doing it and assuming that it should serve me right since I am still young. I have also experienced ageism in public places, especially in movie theatres and resting shades. Here, the older or rather ‘more mature’ people are given priority in cozy seats, and the younger people are left to scramble for the less comfortable ones. It is assumed that young people can handle tough situations because they still have enough energy to fight through. Ageism can be equated to racism or tribalism since their effects on psychosocial wellbeing are similar. Aging can change how people view and think about themselves and create a barrier between the old and the younger generations. Ageism should be fought against just like racism and tribalism are fought against all over the world, to create an efficient and effective living environment. After a deep understanding of ageism, I feel better about the experiences now.
After my experiences with impairments this week, my perspectives on age have been altered. I have understood that the process of aging is different for every person. Further, I have gained some great insight concerning the biological changes that come as a consequence of age. I never imagined how it is like to live with the wear and tear that occurs with the process of aging. It is said that knowledge has the potential of affecting attitudes. My attitude concerning aging has been impacted positively by the knowledge ...