I hate to generalize, but in general, both men and women suffer from ageism. Men much less because men gain power as they get older. Women lose power as they get older. Men are seen as gaining experience and being… — Gloria Steinem Copy Share Image
Not only do we suffer from racism and sexism, but we also suffer from ageism. And that is that once you reach a certain age, you're not allowed to be adventurous, you're not allowed to be sexual and I think… — Madonna Ciccone Copy Share Image
![“Not only do we suffer from racism and sexism, but we also suffer from ageism. And that is that once you reach a certain age, you're not allowed to be adventurous, you're not allowed to be sexual and I think that's rather hideous. [...] I mean, is there a rule? Are you just supposed to die when…” quote by Madonna Ciccone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2f9/madonna-ciccone-401_adventurous_not-only-do-we-suffer-from-racism-and-se_2238028.jpg)