Ageism Quote by Elinor Guggenheimer
![“Prejudice against womenis many, many times intensified against older women. You are viewed not as an intellect but as a body… Astonishingly, even women's liberation has paid extraordinarily little attention to the older woman and to the fact that her job is limited because she is [older]. They say…” quote by Elinor Guggenheimer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d6c/elinor-guggenheimer-105320_ageism_prejudice-against-womenis-many-many-time_70716.jpg)
“Prejudice against womenis many, many times intensified against older women. You are viewed not as an intellect but as a body… Astonishingly, even women's liberation has paid extraordinarily little attention to the older woman and to the fact that her job is limited because she is [older]. They say that women shouldn't be sex objects, but you damned well better be a sex object if you want to get ahead in television.”
About This Quote
Highlights how ageism compounds sexism, marginalizing older women in media and limiting their professional opportunities.
In simple terms: Intersection of age and gender bias.
Key Takeaway
Older women face double discrimination.
Themes
gender bias
ageism
media representation
intersectionality
workplace inequality
Mood
frustration
determination
sadness
Type
social critique
personal observation
When to use this quote
- television casting
- advertising
- career advancement
- public perception
- media interviews
Key Concepts
objectification
career barriers
social expectations
Practical Applications
- advocacy for inclusive casting
- policy reforms for age diversity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does age intersect with gender in other industries?
- What steps can media organizations take to counteract this bias?
A Different Perspective
Some argue that age diversity is improving, but systemic biases persist.
