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It's interesting how we can use age (selectively) as a discriminator, but within a certain range and in certain contexts, it's seen as "bad" to discriminate. M
by JamilD 6y ago
It's interesting how we can use age (selectively) as a discriminator, but within a certain range and in certain contexts, it's seen as "bad" to discriminate.
Most wouldn't say the concept of a retirement age is discriminatory, nor the concept of age of consent or minimum age to purchase alcohol, or pricing insurance rates differently based on age.
Somehow this application of age discrimination seems to cross the line for many people, though. I'm genuinely curious as to why.
- aeternum 6y agoOld enough to choose to die for their country in the military but not old enough safely hang out with friends? Age limits make sense in some contexts but we need some consistency.
- agency 6y agoFun fact: In the US, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act forbids employment discrimination based on age against people over 40. It’s legal to discriminate against young people based on age.