Dedication: As I began writing this article a few days ago, my focus (as always!) was on ageism. Yet, having people vanish from view, can be due to a variety of reasons, not just ageism. Reflecting on my own journey, I came to a harsh realization. I allowed a dear friend to my younger self […]
THE INVISIBLE WOMAN Read More »
Introduction Aging is a natural process that every human being goes through. However, aging while being a woman has its distinct challenges that go beyond physical changes. It is a known fact that women face gender bias throughout their lives, and this bias extends to the way society perceives aging. As women age, they
AGING WHILE FEMALE: LET’S TALK ABOUT AGEISM AND GENDER BIAS Read More »
My Story: Part 1 of 3. This blog emerged from the ashes of a career I was not prepared to walk away from. I started this blog after my unexpected departure from a long and fulfilling career, which brought to light the undeniable existence of ageism and age discrimination in the workplace. My goal is to provide conversations, tools and resources to those who may suddenly find their beloved careers unraveling due to ageism.
A BLOGGER EMERGES FROM WORKPLACE AGE DISCRIMINATION Read More »
My husband and I are Baby Boomers, who just celebrated our fiftieth wedding anniversary. Accomplishing anything spanning five decades is something on it’s own. A marriage, I have learned, is quite unique and worth talking about. At least for me. Since it is my blog, I will ask for your indulgence. (Besides, I forgot to purchase a card….)
MY GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Read More »
Let’s Start in 1969 … Ageism is a form of discrimination and prejudice against individuals based on their age. This phenomenon has been present in society for centuries. It continues to evolve over time. The concept of ageism was first introduced in 1969 by Robert Neil Butler, who defined it as “a process of systematic
AGEISM: UNDERSTANDING ITS HISTORICAL ROOTS Read More »
My Story: Part 2 of 3 Over the past twenty years, my career has been an incredible journey, filled with challenges and rewards. Looking back, I realize how deeply immersed I was in work that I truly loved, alongside colleagues whom I greatly valued. However, unbeknownst to me, the inevitable storm brewed within senior leadership,
IS THIS AGEIST? HOW WOULD YOU REACT? Read More »