The many expressions of Ageism

  1. YouthLiberation
    Let's make a list of the countless expressions of Ageism in our society, so we have something to refer to in discussions.
  2. TheGodlessUtopian
    TheGodlessUtopian
    While I haven't had a chance to really dig in-depth with the articles and essays, I know the National Youth Rights Association of America, while a bit libertarian for my tastes, has a lot of interesting articles: http://www.youthrights.org/research/library/

    A good read: http://www.youthrights.org/research/...and-oppressed/
  3. YouthLiberation
    Ah the NYRA, I have already heard about those guys. They are cool, but not quite radical leftists of course. Thanks for the links!
  4. TheDoctor1996
    TheDoctor1996
    Here are some forms of ageism I can think of:

    -Access to contraceptives and abortion.
    -Adult supervision.
    -Age of consent.
    -Age restrictions on alcohol, tobacco, video games, movies and TV shows.
    -Censorship of the internet.
    -Childhood punishments, especially corporal punishment.
    -Compulsory education.
    -Curfews.
    -Minimum wage on young workers.
    -Not being allowed to make decisions on the basis that "children are incapable of making decisions".
    -Religious indoctrination.