At the age of 68, Evelyn is job hunting since her pension benefits barely cover her monthly expenses. At one job interview she is told that she should not be looking for work but should be home taking it easy, and enjoying her "golden years." What has Evelyn experienced?

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Evelyn has experienced ageism, which refers to discrimination or prejudice against individuals on the basis of their age. The comment made to her suggests that she is too old to be working, which is a form of age-based discrimination.

At the Age of 68, Evelyn Is Job Hunting Since