I would like to share a few photos I found that relate to ageism. When the public sees photos like these, it builds and enhances ageist views. In a time that our countries population is growing older by the day, the media should really think about the unintended consequences of its' actions.
This first picture is an ad against ageism. It is making a point that older people are ignored; in this case because the older lady has grey hair. It also gives the older woman an expiration date as if she is just waiting to die or that at this time her life will be of no use.
In this picture, someone took a simple picture and added in the caption. The caption gives the audience a sense of authority over an 'old woman'. It gives the public the thought that if you need easy money, you can just steal an older woman's purse.
This cartoon depicts an old man hunched over because he is having back trouble. It is ageist to believe that all older men have back pain and are hunched over because of it.
I thought this cartoon was interesting. It is so stereotypical to show a older woman, with white hair, glasses, a long skirt, and a rolling pin. The epitome of an older domesticated woman.
References (in order of picture)
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