Journalism, Media, Generations, and Aging Call for papers
Journalistic portrayals of generations, age, and aging are often shaped by stereotypes. This applies to both older and younger generations. As early as 1969, sociologist Robert Butler coined the term ageism to describe forms of discrimination analogous to sexism and racism, referring to exclusion and disadvantage based on age. At the same time, age was already being discussed in connection with other social categories – that is, an intersectional perspective was being pursued. For example, in 1972, Susan Sontag pointed out the »double standard of aging« and criticized the fact that women are more severely affected by age discrimination.