Be careful not to veer into the realm
of agism.
Over the past year or so, I've noticed more and more pushback
regarding agism — especially in the marketing of women's fashion.
Changing careers in your 40s and 50s can be a daunting prospect, and
agism in the job market poses even greater challenges for mature job seekers.
I am concerned about charges
of agism I am hearing about Creative Capital.
If for some reason others are not able to see that due to
agism or other reasons then that's their problem.
This book club will engage participants on a variety of culturally relevant topics that have included (but are not limited to): ethnicity / race, country,
agism, classism, gender stereotypes, ability and disability, sexual orientation and preference, mental health, religion and spiritual beliefs and practices, and current cultural issues.
While age shouldn't play a big factor in the job search process, the unfortunate reality of «
agism» is there.