1.) What does Maher mean when he says that ageism is the last acceptable prejudice in America? Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not?
He means that when we age we still human and got expert. There is no need to prefer young people because of their ages! Yes, I agree with him but not totally, because when we say this statement, that means we include people from all ages, (from the first day of life until +100 years old). Yes, there are positions which require wisdom and experience, but on the same time there are negative effects on having the youngs. Also, if we say that young people are not old enough to be presidents (as an example), that means when they are in their 70s, they will find older people, and won’t be old enough to be presidents.
2.) At one point Maher says that "oldie jokes are fine," but even in when done in a joking manner, what negative …show more content…
How might this way of thinking help to overcome the stereotypes associated with aging? when older adults stop seeing themselves as ignored in the societies and their presence is not important anymore. Also, when we see people who are 65+ still active and run their own businesses, educate the children and the next generations to respect the elders’ well. That help us to fight the stereotype.
5.) Another statement by Maher is that "you're beautiful when you're young and you're wise when you're old. But do you think there can be beauty in old age or wisdom in youth? How might this statement be another example of an ageist stereotype? when he mentioned an example about Jane Fonda and Lorde, he said that they look like in their 40s of age. But the truth that Jane is almost 60 years older than Lorde.
Yes, I believe that there can be beauty in old ages and wisdom in youth. This statement is an example because it was mentioned with examples such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg was beautiful when she was young and wise
He means that when we age we still human and got expert. There is no need to prefer young people because of their ages! Yes, I agree with him but not totally, because when we say this statement, that means we include people from all ages, (from the first day of life until +100 years old). Yes, there are positions which require wisdom and experience, but on the same time there are negative effects on having the youngs. Also, if we say that young people are not old enough to be presidents (as an example), that means when they are in their 70s, they will find older people, and won’t be old enough to be presidents.
2.) At one point Maher says that "oldie jokes are fine," but even in when done in a joking manner, what negative …show more content…
How might this way of thinking help to overcome the stereotypes associated with aging? when older adults stop seeing themselves as ignored in the societies and their presence is not important anymore. Also, when we see people who are 65+ still active and run their own businesses, educate the children and the next generations to respect the elders’ well. That help us to fight the stereotype.
5.) Another statement by Maher is that "you're beautiful when you're young and you're wise when you're old. But do you think there can be beauty in old age or wisdom in youth? How might this statement be another example of an ageist stereotype? when he mentioned an example about Jane Fonda and Lorde, he said that they look like in their 40s of age. But the truth that Jane is almost 60 years older than Lorde.
Yes, I believe that there can be beauty in old ages and wisdom in youth. This statement is an example because it was mentioned with examples such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg was beautiful when she was young and wise