Results: Ageism
Published on 09/22/2019
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1.
1.
What age is "old"? 40 and over
6%
134 votes
50 and over
8%
185 votes
60 and older
19%
406 votes
70 and older
67%
1453 votes
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2.
Do you think that a person 65 yrs old is less productive at work than a 20 or 30 year old? Yes
18%
402 votes
No
51%
1110 votes
Undecided
26%
566 votes
Not Applicable
5%
100 votes
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3.
Do you think that "older" people are truly respected in the US? Yes
11%
249 votes
No
65%
1405 votes
Undecided
24%
524 votes
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4.
Other cultures like the Chinese and Asian Indians revere their elders and consider it an honor to take care of them. Do you think this is the case with Americans? Yes
6%
122 votes
No
74%
1618 votes
Undecided
13%
283 votes
Not Applicable
7%
155 votes
5.
5.
If you think that older Americans are not as relevant to society as younger people, do you think we as Americans can change this belief? Yes
31%
677 votes
No
21%
463 votes
Undecided
33%
723 votes
Not Applicable
14%
315 votes
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