an article by Wouter De Tavernier (KU Leuven, Belgium), Laura Naegele (University of Vechta, German) and Moritz Hess (University of Bremen, Germany) published in Social Inclusion Volume 7 Issue 3 (2019)
Abstract
Modernization theory has often been used to explain country differences in levels of ageism. The commentary at hand questions its usefulness in the analysis of ageism today for two reasons.
First, modernization theory was developed to discuss social status of older people, not ageism.
Second, social policies and management practices that emerged with industrialization are being rolled back over the last decades.
We therefore argue for the reconsideration of the relationship between modernization and ageism and to re-assess it in order to better explain country differences in ageism in the 21st century.
Full text (PDF 4pp)
Showing posts with label age_discrimination. Show all posts
Showing posts with label age_discrimination. Show all posts
Friday, 16 August 2019
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
Acas launches new guidance to help prevent age discrimination at work
an ACAS News Release
Research has found that staff aged over 50 now make up nearly a third of the UK workforce and the numbers of older workers are steadily rising.
Young and older employees, and staff of any age, can become victims of age discrimination at work. Acas' new guide offers employers essential advice on how to comply with the Equality Act, which protects employees against discrimination based on age.
Continue reading
Research has found that staff aged over 50 now make up nearly a third of the UK workforce and the numbers of older workers are steadily rising.
Young and older employees, and staff of any age, can become victims of age discrimination at work. Acas' new guide offers employers essential advice on how to comply with the Equality Act, which protects employees against discrimination based on age.
Continue reading
Thursday, 25 October 2018
Unemployment From the Perspective of the Psychology of Working
Chris Kossen and Peter McIlveen (University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia) published in Journal of Career Development Volume 45 Issue 5 (October 2018)
Abstract
Unemployment is a ubiquitous problem that is a complex of cultural, economic interpersonal, physical, and psychological dimensions.
Whereas the pernicious negative outcomes of unemployment are empirically established in the literature, there is a need to better understand the psychological experiences of unemployment so as to inform interventions that ameliorate its impact.
The present research is based on archival interview data and uses the psychology of working theory to understand 32 individuals’ experiences of unemployment. The findings include themes that are consistent with the hypothesized predictors posited in the theory, including marginalization, economic constraints, volition, career adaptability, proactive personality, critical consciousness, social support, and economic conditions.
The research findings affirm the conceptual precepts of the theory with regard to its predictors; thus, this contribution to the literature on the psychology of working and unemployment opens new perspectives on a perennial problem.
Abstract
Unemployment is a ubiquitous problem that is a complex of cultural, economic interpersonal, physical, and psychological dimensions.
Whereas the pernicious negative outcomes of unemployment are empirically established in the literature, there is a need to better understand the psychological experiences of unemployment so as to inform interventions that ameliorate its impact.
The present research is based on archival interview data and uses the psychology of working theory to understand 32 individuals’ experiences of unemployment. The findings include themes that are consistent with the hypothesized predictors posited in the theory, including marginalization, economic constraints, volition, career adaptability, proactive personality, critical consciousness, social support, and economic conditions.
The research findings affirm the conceptual precepts of the theory with regard to its predictors; thus, this contribution to the literature on the psychology of working and unemployment opens new perspectives on a perennial problem.
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Age discrimination, sexual orientation and gender identity: UK/US perspectives
an article by Malcolm Sargeant (Middlesex University) published in Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal Volume 28 Issue 8 (2012)
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to show that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders suffer from particular discrimination when compared to that suffered by elders in general and heterosexual elders in particular, and to argue for specific consideration for those who suffer from discrimination based upon a combination of their age and sexual orientation or gender identity.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is the result of a desk study of US and UK material plus some interviews in the USA with LGBT organisations.
Findings
It is found that LGBT elders do suffer from particular discrimination when compared to that suffered by elders in general and heterosexual elders in particular.
Research limitations/implications
This research needs to be placed in a wider context of dealing with discrimination on intersectional grounds and is an example of how such an approach is needed.
Practical implications
This paper is a contribution to the debate around the newly published Equality Bill in the UK.
Originality/value
The paper contains no new empirical data, but existing material is brought together and is subject to analysis.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to show that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders suffer from particular discrimination when compared to that suffered by elders in general and heterosexual elders in particular, and to argue for specific consideration for those who suffer from discrimination based upon a combination of their age and sexual orientation or gender identity.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is the result of a desk study of US and UK material plus some interviews in the USA with LGBT organisations.
Findings
It is found that LGBT elders do suffer from particular discrimination when compared to that suffered by elders in general and heterosexual elders in particular.
Research limitations/implications
This research needs to be placed in a wider context of dealing with discrimination on intersectional grounds and is an example of how such an approach is needed.
Practical implications
This paper is a contribution to the debate around the newly published Equality Bill in the UK.
Originality/value
The paper contains no new empirical data, but existing material is brought together and is subject to analysis.
Monday, 18 June 2012
Age Discrimination – 11 KBW
Age Discrimination – 11 KBW
via Current Awareness [Inner Temple Library] by sally
“How radical a change are the age discrimination provisions?“ is the title of a talk given by Adrian Lynch QC of kbw chambers.
He starts the talk by replying to his own question thus: “The short answer is, ‘Very’, or, in the light of the two recent Judgments of the Supreme Court to this area of the law, ‘Very, very’.”
Full text (PDF 13pp)
via Current Awareness [Inner Temple Library] by sally
“How radical a change are the age discrimination provisions?“ is the title of a talk given by Adrian Lynch QC of kbw chambers.
He starts the talk by replying to his own question thus: “The short answer is, ‘Very’, or, in the light of the two recent Judgments of the Supreme Court to this area of the law, ‘Very, very’.”
Full text (PDF 13pp)
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