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Journal of Social Issues· 2016Q1

Ageism can be Hazardous to Women's Health: Ageism, Sexism, and Stereotypes of Older Women in the Healthcare System

Joan C. Chrisler, Angela Barney, Brigida Palatino

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Ageism and sexism in healthcare lead to older women being perceived as too frail for aggressive treatments, dismissed complaints, and infantilized, negatively impacting their health and well-being.

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Field: Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology

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