LibGuides: G9: World Issues and Social Change: Ageism

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Ageism and Age Discrimination
Facing discrimination because of your age can affect your mental and physical health, self-esteem, and finances.
The Ugly Truth About Ageism
One of the reasons ageism is so hard to eradicate may be that it expresses decades of accumulated and deep-seated fear.
WHO: Global Report on Ageism
Ageism is a Global Challenge
Ageism leads to poorer health, social isolation, earlier deaths and cost economies billions

Time Running Out
Proposed law in Korea to end age discrimination
Korean Women Fighting Ageism in K-Beauty
South Korean culture is known for its deeply ingrained seniority system and respecting your elders, however just under the surface, Korea is also brimming with ageism

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