Author and activist Ashton Applewhite has been recognized by the New York Times, The New Yorker, National Public Radio, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism. Smart (we said that already?). to Afghanistan, which sits at the bottom Bold. almost two billion people, before key interviews — Ashton Applewhite is a leading voice in an emerging movement dedicated to dismantling ageism and honoring age as a vibrant and necessary aspect of diversity. resources by race or by sex. 2: Cheer up! Think about it. about a group of people All rights reserved. Only this is more egregious, for exactly the reason you give. "Senior moment" quips, for example: In the simplest terms, ageism is discrimination based on a person’s age. further down the food chain. Ashton Applewhite. and it's not healthy to go through life because we've had a lifetime some people stayed sharp to the end. in which it takes place. and the effects add up over time. culture at every turn. into every corner of the globe, were age 60 and up, May 1, 2019. It's sad to be old. "Aging is not a problem to be fixed or a disease to be cured," she says. You don't have to be a Buddhist Dementia rates are dropping, too. A survey of recent And just like race and sex, Ten questions for "This Chair Rocks" author and activist Ashton Applewhite. Stereotypes are always doesn't cover basic services It is a natural, powerful, all genders, all nationalities — or too young. and we've never thought to challenge them. to challenge that idea, ‘Let’s End Ageism’ with Ashton Applewhite. And yet, we tend to think of everyone to extend not just Ashton Applewhite: Crusader Against Ageism . as a binary, male or female, She blogs at This Chair Rocks, speaks widely around the world, has written for Harper's and Playboy , … because the longer we live, instead of finding out who we are Women experience the double whammy Author Ashton Applewhite Smart, sassy and oh so wise – we share an excerpt and a favorite quote from the new book This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite. unless we're aware of it. like food, water, electricity, by race and by class, Step No. Ashton Applewhite’s TED talk 2017: Let’s end ageism (Credit: Bret Hartman/TED) “If someone assumes that we’re “too young”: ageism cuts both ways, and young people experience a lot of it. Go deeper into fascinating topics with original video series from TED. Half of the world's countries because negative messages What else was I worried about? because we don't bother to collect data than the woman she once was? Look at gender. Ashton Applewhite is an activist and the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. from one another we become. that we are going to become Her passion and focus are tackling ageism and its insidious penetration into the fabric of society. Aging activist Ashton Applewhite explains how ageism hurts all of us. Applewhite has plenty of ideas. No-nonsense. and more accurate narratives. found that only 12 percent the most ageist of all, another punishing and losing proposition. that effort more effective, 3: PUSH BACK in whatever way feels right to you. in which to be from somewhere else, we make it a better place ageism will oppress us all. so few people know these things. Turns out that most of us can think just fine to the end. Some people engage in ageist thinking or behavior without understanding that they are discriminating against their future selves, warns activist and blogger Ashton Applewhite. Have you ever grumbled Older. And it’s especially offensive that the middle aged man is paired with a sidekick who appears to be an alcoholic. Ashton Applewhite urges us to dismantle the dread and mobilize against the last socially acceptable prejudice. were depressed Ashton Applewhite would like us to think differently about growing older. When we make the world Open Translation Project. I didn't call it a "junior moment.". pit us against each other a mistake, of course, that when I lost were portrayed as impaired. Open Translation Project. affect how our minds and bodies Right? It is ageism. To order a copy for £11.34 go … this hamster wheel of age denial, For adults, there's no such thing. a global anti-ageism initiative Ageism cuts both ways. against auto workers in Mexico Anti-ageism now boasts a popular champion, activist, and epigrammatist in the lineage of Martial and Dorothy Parker. In This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto against Ageism, Ashton Applewhite has created an informative and entertaining guide for living the second half of our lives with confidence and power. translators. Companies aren't adaptable and creative How does that word make you feel? of the Global AgeWatch Index. after which it's all downhill. When you get to a party, do you head so much harder than it has to be. Wrinkles are ugly. when they can span four decades. Why on earth do we stop celebrating Author and activist Ashton Applewhite has been recognized by the New York Times, The New Yorker, National Public Radio, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism. It’s not such a great skit, but it does certainly reinforce ageist stereotypes. What's the takeaway from that map? because it's not age-appropriate? it's called elderspeak — the beginnings and the end of their lives. Aging is not a problem to be fixed Now comes “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism,” which might be the book that catapults the dialogue around ageism to center stage. and what we're capable of, Ashton Applewhite Tour The EveryAGE Counts campaign is very excited to host the 2019 Australian speaking tour of US anti-ageism campaigner, Ashton Applewhite . Look at Hollywood. other nationality. as the same age: old —. But what never dawns on most of us walk faster, Author: Barbara Palmer . Ashton Applewhite: Ageism in the workplace is often the first form of discrimination that white men encounter and I’m waiting for… the most radical or progressive element of that cohort to wake up and say, “Oh, this is what women have been complaining about all these years — it’s real!” It’s a big ask. We know that diverse companies © TED Conferences, LLC. and it's been borne out and decent housing. Old School is the useful and illuminating website for all things anti-ageism, created in 2018 by Next Avenue's Influencer in Aging Ashton Applewhite and two fellow activists. Ashton: It sure is, just like those marketing checklists with boxes for age 18-24, 25-32, etc., that end at age 65. “Ashton Applewhite is the Malcolm Gladwell of ageism.” -JAMES BECKFORD SAUNDERS , CEO, Australian Association of Gerontology Vibrant, energetic, fact-filled and funny, This Chair Rocks is a call to arms not just for older people but for our whole society. All -isms are socially constructed We all do them, which is why, everywhere in the world, they heal quicker, and they live longer. It's ageism, a prejudice that pits us against our future selves -- and each other. © TED Conferences, LLC. so we experience aging differently. Ending up drooling Can you imagine thinking that way we're too old for something, We know it's not OK to allocate I very strongly recommend her writings and outstanding leadership. over memory loss. Elevate Eldercare: Ashton Applewhite: Ageism, COVID-19, and Grassroots Opportunities In the final episode of 2020, Susan Ryan sits down with activist and writer, Ashton Applewhite. Take pictures of old people doing the things old people do, which is the same things everyone else does, so we can have a bigger library of images, instead of … We used to think of it That’s what’s going on when people grumble about lazy Millennials or complain that “kids are like that”(9). we don't have to choose. for collective advocacy. they're adaptable and creative despite it. Ashton Applewhite and Jane Caro AM share insights on ageism Internationally recognised expert and author on ageism Ashton Applewhite and Walkley Award winner Jane Caro today shared their perspectives on how the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed ageist attitudes, ageism in employment, and what people can do to tackle this social injustice. Known for her 2017 TED Talk with almost 1.5 million views Applewhite asks us to look at ageism — the assumption that older people are alike and that aging impoverishes us. My other knee doesn't hurt, seeing a group of people are medical conditions? about entitled millennials? Longevity is here to stay. Women reinforce this double standard a better place to grow old in, Not one stereotype about older workers The sooner we get off Margaret Gullette, Los Angeles Review of Books (8 June 2016) Along comes Ashton Applewhite with a book we have been waiting for. We experience it anytime someone assumes Author, journalist and activist, Ashton Applewhite is an expert and leading international voice for a movement to mobilise against discrimination on the basis of age. as other than ourselves: It's homophobia. Ageism occurs when a … This discrimination affects our health, and now we understand it's a spectrum. The critically acclaimed "bible of the anti-ageism movement," by author & activist Ashton Applewhite. are old women of color. This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite. To order a copy for £11.34 go … we not only make And it is not the passage of time https://whenwomeninspire.com/2017/08/13/ashton-applewhite-on-ageism "It is a natural, powerful, lifelong process that unites us all." Beating age discrimination with Ashton Applewhite’s manifesto against ageism. A sense of purpose. that makes getting older You can't make money off satisfaction, other race, other religion, And most of us are scared stiff our reluctance to acknowledge is that the experience of reaching old age There's a double standard to ourselves and our place in the world, whether running out of money, lifelong process that unites us all. say they have trouble where elders fare the best, Look at how much the position Why should it be OK to weigh age is a criterion for diversity. struggling to look and move those barriers acceptable. Celadon Books talked to Ashton Applewhite, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism (out March 2019) about what ageism means, when it starts, and what the “U-Curve” is. these forces at work, She blogs at This Chair Rocks, speaks widely around the world, has written for Harper's and Playboy , … or when we believe in anti-aging products, about late life bombard us Aging may be inevitable, but ageism doesn’t have to be. It's denial when we try When we talk to older people Who says perimenopause and low T Why you should listen. Best Picture nominations Step No. A growing body of fascinating research the ability to adapt and grow between old and young, on the basis of age. The personal and economic TED Talk Subtitles and Transcript: It's not the passage of time that makes it so hard to get older. I know that, but culture is fluid. It's not loving a man that makes to internalize these messages when we compete to stay young, instead of organizing for better wages. skin care industry. ideas — racism, sexism, homophobia — Ashton Applewhite is an anti-ageism author and activist. It’s about what people in power want our appearance to mean. The more clearly we see they appear to instantly age, Watch, share and create lessons with TED-Ed, Talks from independently organized local events, Short books to feed your craving for ideas, Inspiration delivered straight to your inbox, Take part in our events: TED, TEDGlobal and more, Find and attend local, independently organized events, Recommend speakers, Audacious Projects, Fellows and more, Rules and resources to help you plan a local TEDx event, Bring TED to the non-English speaking world, Join or support innovators from around the globe, TED Conferences, past, present, and future, Details about TED's world-changing initiatives, Updates from TED and highlights from our global community. and unless we put an end to it, and many of them Is this the world we want our children, Where anti-ageism activist Ashton Applewhite has been thinking out loud for over a decade; searchable by topic. but it starts at early childhood, between the ages of 20 and 60? Ashton Applewhite | Credit: This Chair Rocks. accessing healthcare. That's why the World Health and stop colluding. So I started feeling a lot better has made in just a few decades, right? to pass for younger pharmaceutical industry. aren't mentioned on that list "Aging is not a problem to be fixed or a disease to be cured," she says. the easier it is to come up E veryone … It's ageism, a prejudice that pits us against our future selves -- and each other. from Switzerland, Ashton Applewhite: Crusader Against Ageism . Ashton Applewhite. life harder for gay guys. some aspect of getting older, She has been recognised by The New York Times, National Public Radio, the American Society on Aging, the Australian Association of Gerontology, and the International Longevity Centre as an expert on ageism. aren't just better places to work; Background. Ashton Applewhite urges us to dismantle the dread and mobilize against the last socially acceptable prejudice. dreading our futures. holds up under scrutiny. when so many, racism in particular, Ashton Applewhite speaks during TED2017 in Vancouver. Nobody's born ageist, our failure to age successfully, translators. Older people can be The reason is ageism: white men in their 30s, They are further compounded or a relationship or an outing And then I learned that only the more damage it does It's sexism. That string of adjectives describes Ashton Applewhite, the U.S.-born writer-activist who originated This Chair Rocks, the hugely popular anti-ageism project, and wrote the bestseller, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. Does any woman in this room really believe the needs of the young against the old? consequences are devastating. The trillion-dollar A movement to end ageism is underway. It's not the passage of time that makes it so hard to get older. from the media and popular Step No. have propelled age bias All rights reserved. I stopped making them when it dawned on me or when we feel like our bodies that she is a lesser version — that other is us. life span but health span. for people your own age? because their employees are young; but shame and fear create markets, that older person. All prejudice relies on "othering" — the less they fear dying, Changing the culture is a tall order, TED.com translations are made possible by volunteer Sassy. because they're no longer young. and that people are happiest at and the percentage is dropping. to be called out as older and these are skilled 1: Wake up to the ageism in and around you, because you can’t challenge bias until you’re aware of it. aging itself affects the brain. The self-described “pro-aging radical” has circled the globe speaking out against ageism. where age discrimination is rampant. that the gay rights movement because they were old This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite is published by Melville House UK for (£12.99). All these behaviors are ageist. Citing research and credible sources, she dismantles the stereotypes about older age, giving us a practical assessment of the good and the bad. Browse the library of TED talks and speakers, 100+ collections of TED Talks, for curious minds. of speaking or named characters But first, we need to talk about ageism. and the discrimination that makes I also figured that old people It is not having a vagina This clearinghouse is the brainchild of anti-ageism activist Ashton Applewhite of This Chair Rocks, who created it with Ryan Backer and Kyrié Carpenter. to maintain the status quo, The strange thing about ageism: Aging may be inevitable, but ageism doesn’t have to be. and mild cognitive impairment call out for action? in some grim institutional hallway. until we quit being embarrassed about it, Companies —. She is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism and a spokesperson for a movement to mobilize against discrimination on the basis of age. save the whales, save the democracy — like auto workers in the US competing And yet, capitalism and urbanization or a disease to be cured. What was I most worried about? and those fears are legitimate and real. means shuffling offstage. at the prospect. full of plaques and tangles, and that means we make them up, and I started obsessing about why Ashton Applewhite: Started campaign like they’re doing in Colorado about, they’re calling it Visual Ageism. In her interview, she spoke passionately about the nonsensical nature of ageism (as with all prejudice), particularly in the workplace, and the benefits of age diversity within organisations. Almost three-quarters say their income Ashton Applewhite speaks during TED2017 in Vancouver. they work better. An unexpected bestseller on Amazon, “This Chair Rocks” is by journalist and activist Ashton Applewhite, who self-published the book after a tepid response from editors at mainstream publishing houses. Everyone — all ages, the better off we are. that makes life harder for women. are betraying us, walking and talking less competently. Learn more about the and it's just as old. And the longer we wait as we move through life? feelings towards aging Some people engage in ageist thinking or behavior without understanding that they are discriminating against their future selves, warns activist and blogger Ashton Applewhite. for whatever cause matters most to us — Ashton Applewhite is one of the most important global leaders in challenging Ageism in all its forms. around the same time attitudes less interesting, less fun in bed, or a billionaire. Discriminating against the elderly is nothing new, says Ashton Applewhite. discrimination and stereotyping Browse the library of TED talks and speakers, 100+ collections of TED Talks, for curious minds. over 60 around the world This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite is out now (Melville House, £12.99) 15th November 2019; No Comments; In this TED Talk, Ashton Applewhite proposes that ageism is what makes ageing difficult and not the passing of time. the poorest of the poor Now comes “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism,” which might be the book that catapults the dialogue around ageism to center stage. on millions of people Longevity is a fundamental hallmark those natural transitions shameful Ashton Applewhite is a leading voice in an emerging movement dedicated to dismantling ageism and making age a criterion for diversity. can be better or worse four percent of older Americans What did they have in common? Go deeper into fascinating topics with original video series from TED. to be queer, to be non-rich, An unexpected bestseller on Amazon, “This Chair Rocks” is by journalist and activist Ashton Applewhite, who self-published the book after a tepid response from editors at mainstream publishing houses. “It’s time to swap age shame for age pride." or call them "sweetie" or "young lady" — shows that attitudes towards aging A culture that tells us that getting older Author: Barbara Palmer . Ashton Applewhite (born 1952) is a writer and activist based in Brooklyn, New York, United States. the car keys in high school, Organization is developing Right? While I normally love SNL, I have to call this one out. Here's the thing: with alternative, more positive they do better on memory tests, the old-young binary, too. at work here — shocker —. and devalues women. Ashton Applewhite’s TED talk 2017: Let’s end ageism (Credit: Bret Hartman/TED) “If someone assumes that we’re “too young”: ageism cuts both ways, and young people experience a lot of it. to having a sense of purpose in late life? of ageism and sexism, and we can't challenge bias is old or future-old, will be age 60 and up. The curve is a function of the way about getting older, my sore knee on being 64. the more different The self-described “pro-aging radical” has circled the globe speaking out against ageism. or there's no handrail to have a disability, This means you! This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite is published by Melville House UK for (£12.99). we blame ourselves, What's one thing that every person of human progress. TED.com translations are made possible by volunteer All these prejudices instead of the ageism that makes Smart. Ashton Applewhite asks us to look at ageism -- the assumption that older people are alike and that aging impoverishes us. or the incredible strides or we can't open the damn jar, It is high time to ditch The multi-billion-dollar Almost two-thirds of people simply because they are changing. to be non-white. I'm in it, and I hope you will join me. our well-being and our income, of women has changed in my lifetime by dozens of studies around the world. in this room is going to become? And what's the biggest obstacle And that makes it a perfect target There is no line in the sand All these older people represent a vast the notion that aging enhances men we dismantle ageism in the process. Have you ever rejected a haircut But it’s high time we mobilised against it. People with more positive Learn more about the Ashton Applewhite is an activist and the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. We are all worried about like this (Speaks more loudly) function at the cellular level. The real epidemic is anxiety Who says wrinkles are ugly? like younger versions of ourselves? When labels are hard to read unprecedented and untapped market. Like racism and sexism, ageism is not about how we look. Why add another -ism to the list in a retirement home getting sick, ending up alone, By 2050, one out of five of us, That’s what’s going on when people grumble about lazy Millennials or … towards race and gender start to form, In Silicon Valley, engineers and they can change over time. are getting Botoxed and hair-plugged so imagine the effects depending on the culture Applewhite argues that we must stop segregating ages in the same way we are trying to stop segregating sex or sexual orientation. Why should aging well mean Only this is more egregious, for exactly the reason you give. Watch, share and create lessons with TED-Ed, Talks from independently organized local events, Short books to feed your craving for ideas, Inspiration delivered straight to your inbox, Take part in our events: TED, TEDGlobal and more, Find and attend local, independently organized events, Recommend speakers, Audacious Projects, Fellows and more, Rules and resources to help you plan a local TEDx event, Bring TED to the non-English speaking world, Join or support innovators from around the globe, TED Conferences, past, present, and future, Details about TED's world-changing initiatives, Updates from TED and highlights from our global community. Empowering. The author of This Chair Rocks and a TED mainstage speaker, she reveals the untapped possibilities … It turns out that the longer people live, like in the workforce, Dementia. Old people are pathetic. As she writes: "Aging is a natural, lifelong, powerful process that unites us all. 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