Attitudes were assessed after 89 undergraduates were asked either five neutral questions, five questions on the economic welfare of older people, or five on elders' physical frailty. Economic questions resulted in significantly more negative views of the mental aspects of aging, suggesting that questionnaires may contain tacit sources of bias. (SK)

Undergraduates (n=490) were divided into 3 groups; each group viewed a photo of a woman either 29, 47, or 63 years old. The oldest woman received the most positive evaluation on 8 of 17 characteristics. The subjects' estimation of the women's ages was consistent with the actual ages of the women. (SK)

The publication brings job titles in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, Third Edition, into conformance with equal employment legislation and with recent administration policy statements and instructions which prohibit the use of sex- and/or age-referent language by the public employment service. Job titles that have sex and/or age…

Briefly discusses the concept of ageism, the stereotyping of groups of people on the basis of age, and lists resources including books, articles and organizations which can be used to combat ageism. (BR)

Provides results of two experiments that investigated the growing use of private sector selection techniques in teacher hiring. Expands on previous research regarding the resume selection method, with focus on the salience of candidates' age and the relevance of criteria employed in the resume studies. Suggests ways of avoiding discrimination…

The paper summarizes the concept of discrimination underlying the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines on employment testing and the guidelines basic requirements. The desirability of applying them to age discrimination and the difficulties involved are illustrated and discussed. (Author/AG)

Points out that age discrimination is prevalent in management attitudes and employers need to look critically at their personnel policies, procedures, and practices. Underutilizing older workers is a luxury we cannot afford. (JOW)

Presents highlights of the Labor Department's study on raising the mandatory retirement age. Discusses the Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA) and its short-run and long-run impacts, employees' knowledge of ADEA, and the relationship between mandatory retirement rules and pension plans. (Author/CT)

Contends that strong images of older people in today's books can help students better understand the process of aging. Discusses the novels "The Lilith Summer,""Queen of Hearts,""The Pigman," and "All Together Now." (FL)

Explains and illustrates the enforcement of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 through the use of definitions in the act, interpretative statements issued by the Department of Labor, current court decisions, and discussion of the 1978 amendments. (Author/IRT)

According to data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Older Men 1966-80, workers reporting age discrimination were much more likely to quit. Job separations were higher among workers who were relatively old, were constrained by health problems, or earned high wages and were lower among those who were married, well educated, or in the public…

Situates geragogy, the practice of teaching older adults, within critical gerontology. Explains principles of geragogy: embodiment of political rationale, commitment to transformation of ageism, refutation of myths of empowerment through education, outreach to all segments of the older population, emphasis on self-help culture, and engagement in…

Using the concepts of social solidarity and social dignity, proposes the establishment of a legally recognized status conferring a range of socioeconomic rights to senior citizens, nondiscrimination on the basis of age, greater flexibility in pension and retirement systems, and organized representation modeled on trade unionism and collective…

Summarizes the history of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and trends in judicial cases and legislation that have modified its interpretation and application. (SK)

As people live longer, produce fewer children, and retire earlier, the ratio of older people to working people is growing. This creates an imbalance in the replenishment of pension funds. Solutions include promoting training and flexibility for older workers, ending discrimination, and changing attitudes thorough education and information. (JOW)