26 April, 7.30pm. Ageism - the invisible prejudice in plain site
Webinar - all welcome. Email secretary@putneysociety.org.uk to obtain joining link, and submit any questions you may have. You can also submit questions during the webinar. Janis Humberstone has long been interested in the way in which the Equalities legislation has evolved since the 1970's with its lacunas, illogicalities and unintended consequences. Ageism as long been the poor relation as far as the law is concerned and in her talk, Janis will explore the reasons why, and the measurable harms caused to those affected. As the name suggests, ageism is bias, or different treatment based solely on age and no other justifiable criteria. The reason for shining a spotlight on it is that those affected are not represented by noisy groups prepared to take to the streets to protest about it. MPs, whatever their political views, are not doing their job either, and holding the feet of successive governments to the fire for their failure to ensure that the law is enforced, and not just there for window dressing. Given the societal sensitivities surrounding so many other areas of inequality, one can only wonder why this should be. Latest application to join the meeting is 24 hours beforehand.Thank you
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