Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Ageism Superhero ~ Justice Ginsburg

 

For over 20 years, RBG faced blatant ageism with persistent public calls to step down as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, a position that uniquely has a lifetime appointment. Justice Ginsburg would aptly point out that Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens retired at 90. Why should an active and leading justice such as RBG be expected to retire before 90? 


 

Read the full article from Psychology Today.  

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/taking-ageism-seriously/202009/how-ruth-bader-ginsburg-challenged-ageism

 


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