Name: Let's end ageism
Uploaded: 2017-08-09T14:50:22Z
Duration: 11 min 27 s
Description: It's not the passage of time that makes it so hard to get older. It's ageism, a prejudice that pits us against our future selves -- and each other. Ashton Applewhite urges us to dismantle the dread and mobilize against the last socially acceptable prejudice. "Aging is not a problem to be fixed or a disease to be cured," she says. "It is a natural, powerful, lifelong process that unites us all."

It's not the passage of time that makes it so hard to get older. It's ageism, a prejudice that pits us against our future selves -- and each other. Ashton Applewhite urges us to dismantle the dread and mobilize against the last socially acceptable prejudice. "Aging is not a problem to be fixed or a disease to be cured," she says. "It is a natural, powerful, lifelong process that unites us all."

Ashton Applewhite: Let's end ageism

Let's end ageism

Ageism, a prejudice against our future selves, distorts our view of aging, yet positive attitudes can enhance longevity.

Dismantling ageism unleashes potential for a society where age diversity enriches all aspects of life, including the workforce.

Eradicating ageism aligns with broader social justice, improving life for all, irrespective of age, race, or nationality.