Talk:Ageism
From Academic Kids
What needs to be included in this article is that whether "ageism" is an invidious form of discrimination is not something on which a consensus has been reached, at least not to the extent that there has been on racism.
For example, P.J. O'Rourke on ageism being a silly concept:
- "A person who failed to discriminate between a six year old and a twenty six year old would be insane in almost all circumstances and arrested in some." --All the Trouble in the World
However, there has been enough of a consensus that the article should include a link to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act in the US and whatever other legislation exists. Ellsworth 16:17, 10 May 2004 (UTC)
Specific incidents of high-profile ageism (alleged or otherwise) need to be noted. Jane Pauley comes to mind. Mike H 22:00, Sep 5, 2004 (UTC)
