1. In reading both chapters, Cruikshank’s discussion of ageism had the greatest impact on me. This is because the author uses so many real-life examples that are deeply embedded in our everyday society, so much so that we often fail to notice their harmful effects....
My greatest impact came from the reading Cruikshank’s agism chapter. This reading helped me grasp the way others viewed agism. Being discriminated against based on age showed how ageism is compared to sexism and racism based on individuals’ appearance. I never...
In the Cruikshank post, appearance stood out, and how people are so intrigued by youth, which leads to discrimination/exclusion of older adults. The unfairness that comes with being seen as “older looking”. This is essential for social workers, as we have...
Ageism can impact older adults in various aspects of their lives, even in seemingly minor situations. Throughout my readings, I discovered that ageism affects simple tasks, such as trying to hail a cab. One story that particularly resonated with me was about Eva in...
In thinking about the readings in Cruikshank and Aronson, what discussion or example of ageism made the greatest impact on you? Calling a senior “cute,” can be considered insulting, referring to something done or said that would not seem extraordinary coming from a...
