According to Butler, a well-known gerontologist, ageism:
1. dehumanizes the older individual.
2. is based on the biological theory of aging.
3. is based on natural and purposeful occurrences.
4. continues to change as the population age.
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Ageism is the stereotyping of and discrimination against people because of their age.
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