Ageism

This section contains material describing the prejudice, discrimination, and barriers experienced by women of all ages. It also includes items about feminist organizing to challenge age-based stereotypes and prejudices affecting women from young to old.

More about Ageism

Key themes include:

  • Stereotypes about women based on their age or stage of life, often linked to reproduction, fertility,  and/or sexual desirability
  • Age-based discrimination in law, policy, education, and the workplace
  • Age-based discrimination in healthcare and other service provision areas
  • Income insecurity, pension gaps, isolation, and poverty experienced by older women

Archival Materials

Documents
Policy (1981): Discussion Paper on Pensions

  • Year created:

    1981

  • Region:

    National (all of Canada)

  • Language:

    English
Women & Aging: A Report on the Rest of Our Lives (1978)

  • Year created:

    1978

  • Author(s):

    Louise Dulude

  • Region:

    National (all of Canada)

  • Language:

    English

Films

Still from the film "Patricia's Moving Picture" featuring a shot of a suburban house and the words "Patricia's Moving Picture" in white font.
Patricia’s Moving Picture

  • Year created:

    1978

  • Filmmaker(s):

    Bonnie Sherr Klein

  • Language:

    English

  • Region:

    National (all of Canada)

Periodicals

Her Voice

Her Voice – Fall 2002

  • Year created:

    2000 or after

  • Publisher:

    Vancouver Women's Health Collective

  • Language:

    English