Vijftigplus En Ingekakt: Stop Ageism Now!
The Ageism Problem: More Than Just Words The term "Vijftigplus En Ingekakt" – literally translating to "fifty-plus and outdated" – starkly reveals a harsh reality: ageism is a pervasive issue in South Africa. But what is ageism, and how does it impact our society and individuals? Ageism isn't simply about the physical process of ageing; it's a deeply ingrained prejudice that undervalues and dismisses older people, portraying them as less capable, irrelevant, or even a burden....