After the death of her husband, 67-year-old Shirley was required to get a job in order to pay her monthly bills. At a job interview, Shirley was told she should be retired and not looking for work. What has Shirley experienced?

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Shirley has experienced ageism, which is discrimination based on a person's age, particularly when it comes to employment opportunities. The interviewer's comment implies a bias against Shirley for seeking employment at her age, rather than evaluating her based on her abilities or qualifications.

After the Death of Her Husband, 67-Year-Old Shirley Was Required