Matthew, a 55-year-old, and Damon, a 33-year-old, applied for a job. In spite of Matthew having more experience than Damon, the management decided to hire Damon because he was younger. This form of discrimination is referred to as
A) rankism.
B) ageism.
C) age stratification.
D) adultism.

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Ageism refers to discrimination against individuals based on their age, particularly against older individuals. In this case, the management hired Damon because he was younger, indicating a preference for youth over experience, which is a form of ageism.

Matthew, a 55-Year-Old, and Damon, a 33-Year-Old, Applied for a Job