Discrimination towards the elderly community is constantly...

Discrimination towards the elderly community is constantly being tolerated across the world. A definition of age discrimination can simply be put into terms as; stereotyping and discriminating against a certain individual or group of people based upon their age. Which can also be classified as ageism: defined as the prejudice against older individuals that can lead into age discrimination.The elderly community is one common group of people that are constantly being put under discrimination because of their age. Stereotypes are common at every level: in the family, in the community, in the workplace and most commonly in society. Ageism and age discrimination can be portrayed differently but remain common and prevalent throughout society.†¦show more content†¦Minichillo states that â€Å"The most significant barriers and deterrents are managerial biases that older workers are too costly, too inflexible and too difficult to train†(Minichiello, Browne Kendig, 2000). The act of 1967 also specifically states that it unlawful to, â€Å"limit, segregate, or classify its membership, or to classify or fail or refuse to refer for employ ­ment any individual, in any way which would deprive or tend to deprive any individual of employ ­ment opportunities, or would limit such employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect his status as an employee or as an applicant for employment, because of such individual’s age† (U.S EqualEmployment Community Commision). Even though these laws have been put into action it has not stopped employers from discriminating against the older community. According to jobsearch.com It is found that workers over the age of 45 are more likely to be unemployed for a longer period of time than the younger population of workers. Many reports of discrimination of â€Å"older† workers were found to be related in the case that the companies want to downsize the workforce (Minichiello, Browne Kendig, 2000). 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