Ageist Attitudes Abound Among Younger Workers

The results of a recent survey from care provider Anchor involving 2000 young adults have shown that two out of five 18 to 24-year-olds feel that over 60s' jobs should be made available to younger people, revealing ingrained ageist attitudes in society.

It seems from the survey that young people tend to regard 62 as the cut off point for old age.

20 per cent of the young respondents felt that productivity and speed deteriorated among over 60s and some went so far as to say that this age group should receive lower pay.

Chief executive of Anchor Jane Asher said: "Casual ageism has no place in society and the negative perceptions bear no reality to the lives of the over-60s who are active, energetic and contribute hugely to many of the most successful businesses and organisations in the country. The dismissive attitudes highlighted by Anchor's research towards the   are a sad indictment of attitudes in this country."

Ms Asher said that there is a minister for many groups in society for example women, the disabled and children but there still needs to be appointed a minister for older people.

Anchor now has asked the Government to appoint such a minister.

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