A recent study from the Harvard Business Review revealed that women experience ageism in the workplace regardless of their age. The study, “Women in Leadership Face Ageism at Every Age,” highlighted that women are either considered too young (referred to as “youngism”) or face discrimination for being old, aged-out, and irrelevant.

Shockingly, some search committees choose not to hire women in their late forties due to concerns about family responsibilities and impending menopause. Similarly, women in their fifties and sixties face discrimination based on their age and appearance, while similarly aged men are offered jobs. To sum up, “there is no right age” for women regarding career advancement.

Another survey was conducted earlier this year by Women of Influence+ (WOI+), a leading global organization based in Toronto, Canada, committed to advancing gender equity in the workplace. The organization has released its groundbreaking findings from its survey titled “Exploring the Impact of Ageism on Women in the Workplace.” More than 1,250 female respondents from 46 countries participated in the survey. The results showed that 77.8% of respondents have experienced age-based prejudice or discrimination in the workplace, and 80.7% have witnessed women being treated differently because of their age.

Read more at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelachan/2024/06/11/the-silver-lining-of-ageism-a-path-to-self-discovery-and-purpose/