Sam is great! I always thought he was a grouchy old man,but when I finally spoke to him I found out he had lots of interesting stories and a great sense of humour.Which social construction of the elderly did Sam help me overcome?

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Sam helped the speaker overcome ageism, which is the social construction that assumes negative stereotypes and discrimination based on age. By showing that Sam was not a typical "grouchy old man," the speaker challenged their preconceived notions about the elderly.

Sam Is Great! I Always Thought He Was a Grouchy