Putney Society Meeting Holding Virtual Meeting on Ageism


Janis Humberstone to talk about the invisible prejudice in plain sight

Ageism is bias, or different treatment based solely on age
City Hall - the home of the London Assembly

The April Putney Society Meeting, organised by the Community Panel, will be a Zoom Webinar given by Janis Humberstone entitled "Ageism - The invisible prejudice in plain sight".

The meeting will take place virtually on Monday 26 April, 7.30pm.

As the name suggests, ageism is bias, or different treatment based solely on age and no other justifiable criteria.

Janis Humberstone has long been interested in the way in which equalities legislation has evolved since the 1970s with its lacunas, illogicalities and unintended consequences. Ageism has 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.

To join this webinar email chair@putneysociety.org.uk at least 24 hours before the meeting and you will be sent the joining link for the Zoom meeting.

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April 23, 2021