News & Views Please stop asking me when I’m going to retire I wonder if men my age are asked when they are going to retire? Research shows that women face a double bind when it comes to gender and age.
News & Views Pamela Anderson’s bare-faced “rebellion” is a small step for our right as women to age on our own terms Pamela Anderson is leading the “pro-ageing” movement, alongside other Hollywood A-listers. Is this cause for celebration?
Business Older workers have a lifetime of skills and experience that can help businesses thrive Gendered ageism in Australian workplaces exists, and it’s hurting the labour market as it becomes more reliant on the ageing workforce.
Jugglehood Say ‘you look good’ without adding ‘for your age’: Hollywood stars speak up about ageing Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Coolidge, Salma Hayek and Andie McDowell speak out about ageism – here’s what they said.
Business Ageism is keeping older people out of work, new survey finds Despite the available job vacancies, a new survey of HR professionals shows ageism is keeping older people out of the workplace.
Screen Leo’s Law of breaking up with women when they reach 25 reflects Hollywood’s devaluing of ageing women Leonardo DiCaprio’s past girlfriends have been under 25. So, what does this reflect about our devaluation of ageing women?
News & Views Over 100 UK actors sign letter calling for better onscreen representation of women over 45 The UK’s Acting Your Age Campaign have launched an open letter calling for better onscreen representation of women above the age of 45.
Health Authenticity vs competency: the impossible decision older women face when it comes to dyeing their hair A new study shows that women face the choice between looking natural and being seen as competent when it comes to their grey hair.
News & Views Hollywood’s intentional and harmful neglect of women over 50 Agesim in Hollywood means older women are marginalised to reductive supporting roles and painted into one-dimensional archetypes.
Business Ageism rife in Australian workplaces, new research shows New government research shows age discrimination occurring at an alarming rate in Australian organisations, with women hit the hardest.
Ed's Blog ‘Be pretty & cute. Do not express an opinion. Don’t act too smart & do not age’: Madonna blasts the rules for women. “I stand before you as a doormat … Oh, I mean, as a female entertainer”.
