Jonathan's grandmother, Barb, recently got a cellphone.She is often asking Jonathan for help using it because she finds learning this new technology frustrating.Jonathan is often annoyed with having to explain the functions of the cellphone to his grandmother and believes that because of her age she will not ever be able to properly use her cellphone without support.What is Jonathan's belief about his grandmother an example of?

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Jonathan's belief that his grandmother's age will prevent her from ever being able to properly use her cellphone without support is an example of systemic ageism, which refers to the stereotyping and discrimination against individuals based on their age within society.

Jonathan's Grandmother, Barb, Recently Got a Cellphone