Challenging ageism through our speech.
Aspects of ageism that are directed towards older people can sometimes be reflected in speech. This study puts some of the relevant literature to the test by finding out the opinions of some older people about the way they are spoken to and communicated with. The research suggests that ageism through speech is very real, but the reinforcements of these attitudes are perhaps also to do with the behaviour of older people themselves.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007802:Language; D008297:Male; D011287:Prejudice; D012424:Rural Population; D013060:Speech; D014505:Urban Population