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In this project you are going to explore ageism and your own experience with it. You are going to write a report following the criteria below.
- Go to http://www.nbcnews.com/id/5868712/ns/health-aging#.VczuTflVhBd and read the article on ageism in America. You will have to click on “show more text†at the bottom to get the whole article.
- Describe what ageism means to you.
- Come up with at least 10 words, sayings or phrases that describe younger and older age categories in a bad light. (examples: “you drive like a little old lady.†Or “you’re too young to understand.â€) Describe why each word, saying or phrase is ageist in nature.
- Find at least 10 examples in TV shows, movies, advertisements, magazines, etc… where they have portrayed younger and/or older age groups negatively. You only need to describe the incident from the show or describe the article. Discuss how these attitudes in the media perpetuate ageist stereotypes.
- Interview someone who is over the age of 55 and someone under the age of 20 and ask each the following questions:
- What does ageism mean to you?
- Has anyone ever made fun of you because of your age? When? (describe the details of the encounter)
- Do they think there is ever a good reason to discriminate against someone because of their age? Why or why not?
- What did you learn from this interview?
*** Please do not give the name of the subjects you interview.
- Create a list of at least 3 ways to counter ageism. Here are some examples to help get you started:
- Make friends with someone younger or older than you are.
- If you hear someone making fun of another person because of their age, speak up and share what you know about age discrimination.
- Stand up for yourself when someone calls you “just a kid.†Respectfully explain that even though you’re younger, that doesn’t mean you can’t have an opinion.
**This assignment is checked by SafeAssign for plagiarism.
Your project and assignment grades depend on 3 things: Formatting, Content, Discussion and originality.
Formatting (10%): You should be able to communicate your thoughts in complete sentences, proper paragraphs, and correct grammar. I should not have to interpret or guess at what you are trying to say. I am not expecting perfection in format but please use your spell-check and grammar-check functions in your word processor. This is a good habit to be in for any future classes or jobs.
Content (50%): I am looking to see that you have addressed the questions or content listed in the assignment. I will assign points according to how well I think you have addressed these topics.
Discussion and originality (40%): I am looking for your thoughts and your ideas. I do not want assignments to be just regurgitations from other websites or sources but instead a thoughtful perspective from your own mind. I want you to grapple with the material and ask questions of it. I am not always looking for correct answers but rather that you are thinking critically.
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