ageism in cinema

Ageism in Cinema: Inequality and Sexism

By Lottie Ennis A tale as old as Hollywood itself – a youth obsessed culture that creates a cinematic invisibility of older, post-menopausal women in the industry. Ageism in Hollywood is a pervasive problem limiting the career of many actresses. Stars such as Helen Mirren and Meryl Streep have commented many times on the outrageousness of Hollywood writers and casting directors. Indeed, on the already … Continue reading Ageism in Cinema: Inequality and Sexism

Why ageism needs to go out of fashion

By Lucy John I wear short shorts. Crop tops. Dungarees. How old am I? I wear chunky knit cardis. Blouses with lacey collars. Mid-calf length dresses in flowery fabrics.┬á Vintage bags.┬á How old am I? From the lists above you could hazard a guess anywhere between 15 and 70.┬á I turned 38 recently. So, does what I wear define my age, or should my age … Continue reading Why ageism needs to go out of fashion