OK Boomer: Why Generational Labels Are Toxic

with Dr. Tracey Gendron,

Author, Chair for the Department of Gerontology at VCU

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.
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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Defining Ageism (1:44)
  • Observations on generational labels (6:30)
  • Overcoming ageism and generational labels (11:01)
  • Limitations of generational labels and how they are contributing to ageism (13:33)
  • Ageism Awareness Day (16:01)
  • Dr. Gendron’s personal examples of abundant aging heroes (19:00)
  • Final thoughts and conclusions (21:02)

 

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com