OK Boomer: Why Generational Labels Are Toxic

Do you ever find yourself making assumptions about someone based on their age? Or maybe you’ve been on the receiving end of age-based discrimination? This week on the Art of Aging, host Rev. Beth Long-Higgins chats with Dr. Tracey Gendron, author and Chair for the Department of Gerontology at Virginia Commonwealth University. During the episode, Beth and Tracey discuss the nuances of ageism and how it affects individuals of all ages. The conversation also includes the impact of generational labels on our perceptions of others, the arbitrary nature of generational labels and how they contribute to ageism, how to bring awareness of discrimination and stereotyping, and more.