Age discrimination refers to the unfair treatment or negative attitudes towards individuals based on their age. This can occur in various settings, such as employment, education, healthcare, and social situations. Ageism is a form of prejudice that assumes that older people are less capable than younger ones, which leads to discriminatory practices against them. Examples of age discrimination include denying someone a job or promotion because they are too old, providing inferior services or products to older customers, and limiting access to healthcare based on age. Age discrimination is considered a violation of human rights and is illegal in many countries.