Preview: Ageism And... Activism

Preview: Ageism And...Me

Why it is vital that we actively welcome and encourage ALL ages into the anti-ageism movement? What can we do to counteract harmful, ageism messages that we internalise from as young as the age of 4? Our founder and Anti-Ageist Activist of 2023, Jacynth discusses this and her commitment to the age-inclusive, pro-age cause in the teaser for our latest and last episode of the series, 'Ageism And... Me'

Ageism And... Me: My Work & Journey To Date As An Anti-Ageism Advocate at 31

Throughout this limited series, our founder Jacynth has been joined by a special guest, with each episode focusing on a different topic, and how ageism intersects with and manifests within it. But for the last episode of series 1, Jacynth turns the lens - or rather, the mic - on herself, as she shares her story and journey to date as a leading anti-ageism advocate, and reflects her own experiences of, and relationship with, ageism and ageing. Afterall, throughout the series, Jacynth has been inviting our guests and, you, our listeners to consider your own experiences, views and understanding of ageism, so it is only fair that she does the same! So in this final episode, Jacynth discusses how she got into the ageism movement and became Anti-Ageist Activist of 2023 at the age of 31, and answers commonly asked questions including: * "Why do you care about ageism at 31?" * "Aren't you too young to work in and be an expert on ageism?" * "Why is Ageism Is Never In Style a female-centric campaign?" * "Have you ever personally experienced ageism?" * "Have you ever worried about getting older?" And she reflects on progress to date, shares her vision and hopes for 2024, and why the next step is for ageism to become movement for ALL ages. Along with much more...

Preview: Ageism And... Activism

What does it take to be an activist? How can we all make a difference? And with so many different views and opinions on ending ageism and what changing the narrative looks like, can - if at all - these different schools of thought sit alongside each other? Host Jacynth Bassett and special guest, Ashton Applewhite, discuss this in the teaser for the episode 'Ageism And... Activism'

Ageism And... Activism: How Each And Every One Of Us Can Make A Positive Difference

Activism is at the heart of the anti-ageism movement, and it's where Ageism Is Never In Style®'s roots lie. It's an award-winning campaign, and our founder Jacynth was recently honoured to have been awarded 'Anti-Ageist Activist' of the year at the inaugural Advantages Of Age Awards 2023.  But what do we mean by activism? It's a controversial word and one that not everyone responds well to... For some it carries connotations of hostility and aggression, and in some cases it has been co-opted by movements and individuals who might lean towards more extremist methods. But activism is simply describing the action of campaigning to bring about social change.  So essentially for us here at Ageism Is Never In Style®, it means taking conscious steps against ageism. And activism can come in all shapes and sizes; it can involve joining communities or campaigns, to participating in physical rallies and protests. Or it could be sharing your story, wearing a badge, or just sparking a conversation with loved ones. Or maybe it’s even just having a conversation with ourselves to challenge our own internalised biases…. In this episode, Jacynth dives into the world of anti-ageism activism and advocacy with special guest and fellow activist and internationally recognised expert on ageism, Ashton Applewhite, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism; [https://thischairrocks.com/book/] a co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse [https://oldschool.info/] - a platform that curates, creates, commissions and disseminates free resources to educate people about ageism and how to end it - and one of the World Health Organisation’s Healthy Aging 50 [https://www.decadeofhealthyageing.org/topics-initiatives/other-initiatives/healthy-ageing-50]: fifty leaders transforming the world to be a better place to grow older. Together they discuss what it means to be an activist and how each of us has it within us to make a difference, even on the smallest scale; as well as ageism’s position alongside other social justice movements; how we can reconcile different attitudes and theories around ageing (for example – should age be irrelevant? Is 'ageless' a good term?); and how we can encourage others to join the ageism movement. Along with much more...

Preview: Ageism And... The Workplace

Why do only 8% of companies include AGE on their DEI statements? Why aren't companies embracing the importance - and proven worth - of intergenerational workforces? And what barriers are we placing in front of ourselves that makes it harder for age to be valued in the workplace? Host Jacynth Bassett and special guest, Barbara Brooks, discuss this in the teaser for the episode 'Ageism And... The Workplace'