Age Discrimination Statutes in the United States
Age discrimination statutes in the United States, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), typically protect individuals 40 years of age and older from discrimination in employment. The ADEA is a federal law that prohibits age discrimination against employees and job applicants in various aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, and terms and conditions of employment. I find that these statutes are something that I am not only comfortable with but completely support as well. Further, I believe that forty is too young for a person to have age discrimination statutes, especially in this generation’s culture that prioritizes work. Besides, most people are at the peak of their careers at forty, especially after gaining experience over the years or even achieving their masters and PhDs.
In many societies, including the United States, there has historically been a perception that individuals become more vulnerable to age-related discrimination as they reach their 40s and beyond (Settersten & Angel, 2011). This is when some people may begin experiencing stereotypes or biases related to their age. However, these perceptions can vary across cultures and time periods. Some argue that the age threshold should be adjusted as societies and workforces evolve. In an era when people are living longer, working longer, and remaining active, some advocate for a higher threshold to complement the realities of today’s aging and workforce participation. As such, the statute should be higher, probably from the age of fifty or fifty-five.
In conclusion, the choice of age 40 as the threshold for age discrimination protection is a product of legal, societal, and cultural factors. Whether it is the “correct” age is a matter of ongoing debate and consideration. As society continues to evolve and age-related issues change, there may be valid arguments for reevaluating and potentially adjusting this threshold to better reflect the realities of aging and the workplace.
References
Settersten, R. A., & Angel, J. L. (Eds.). (2011). Handbook of the sociology of aging.
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Age Discrimination Statutes in the United States
Are you comfortable with age discrimination statutes protecting those who are 40 and above? Is 40 the correct age, in your opinion? Or should it be higher or lower? Explain your position taking into account all or some of the following: U.S. culture, our society’s view on the “aging”, the sociological perspectives on aging.
https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/research/centers/robert-n-butler-columbia-aging-center