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This 4 page paper reviews an article written by Kevin Smith that looks at a study about ageism. In discerning the credibility of the data, various supporting sources are used. The work is summarized and critiqued. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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in his specialty or a mother writes about what it is like to give birth to a baby. Articles that denote a particular expertise or personal experience do come with
a sense of authenticity. However, sometimes journalists report events in ways that render a reader somewhat suspect. In examining a newspaper article on diversity and equality, a piece by Kevin
Smith will be reviewed. However, in examining this article, some questions crop up. That is, does the article consider social justice? Does it make a good case for diversity, or
does it seek to undermine the concepts? In his article entitled "Its ageism, more than sexism or racism, in Britain," Kevin Smith (2005) writes that research shows that one is
more likely to be discriminated against due to age than to race or gender. This new study points out that 29% of respondents reported that they were in fact discriminated
against due to their age (Smith, 2005). Ageism, according to Professor Dominic Abrams, is the most significant forms of prejudice in the UK and crosses ethnic, religious and gender lines
(Smith, 2005). What is the perception of older people, according to this study? The perception is that older people are lovable, but not competent (Smith, 2005). Ageism begins early. Those
interviewed between the ages of 35 and 44 had already begun to experience the prejudice (Smith, 2005). Sanghera (2005) reviews the same study, as well as the article, and points
out some points which are disingenuous. For example, young people claim they are being prejudiced against as people think they are inexperienced; Sanghera (2005) points out that most young people
are inexperienced. In other words, Sanghera (2005) suggests that the ageism complaint perhaps goes too far. Some "stereotypes" turn out to be true. At the same time, ageism can be
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