1st.(I believe Pink Sofa needs to give free subs to those over 65) What is Ageism? Ageism is a social disease.
Are you ageist? Do you consider "young" a compliment and "old" a derogatory synonym for ugly, decrepit, out-of-date ("You don't look your age.")?
Do you speak/do for an Old Lesbian instead of letting her speak/do for herself and assume she needs help?
Do you view an Old Lesbian either as a burden or an icon, rather than as an equal with whom a reciprocal relationship is desirable?
Do you patronize a courageous Old Lesbian by trivializing her anger as "feistiness?" (Would you call Superman "feisty"?)
Do you categorize an outspoken Old Lesbian as "complaining," "difficult," or "crotchety?"
Do you assume that an Old Lesbian is asexual?
Are you unsupportive of an Old Lesbian looking for a partner, or disrespectful of an Old Lesbian's choice to be single?
Do you refrain from confronting ageist remarks because they are "not really meant that way?"
Posted: 22-Mar-2010
poshpaws
Re: What is Ageism?
My first thought on reading this was 'Isn't it odd that someone who appears to be against ageism would make their first comment one of 'special treatment for people over a certain age'. Asking for privilege for those over 65 goes against everything else you would seem to want to stand for. I am sure many over 65 would be insulted and offended if offered free subscription to a website merely because of their age. Equality should mean precisely that. It should not mean privilege or disadvantage for a certain group because they are of that group and that includes age, whether they be 5 or 65.
Posted: 22-Mar-2010
maggiebass
Re: What is Ageism?
Hi witchywomoon
I reckon it's a two-way street. Plenty of older women practise ageism too .. very actively.
It is real. It exists. It is an "ism".
Regards Maggie
Posted: 22-Mar-2010
luvbeingadyke
Re: What is Ageism?
I hazard a guess WW that you can answer yes to all your questions...there is a definite tone of defiance in your words womoon
As for free subscription over 65, i'm not averse to the idea completely, nor even discounted rates.
Australian society holds the belief that our Elders should be supported in a number of ways including financially - the pension, health care cards, seniors cards, reduction on rates and utilities.
Someone who is 65 and older doesn't necessarily have the means to be able to earn the same as a 30 or 40 or even a 50yo.
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