Race and Gender-Based Perceptions of Older Adults: Will the Youth Lead the Way?

ConclusionsAmong a young generation, older African-Americans were perceived more favorably than Whites. Gender perceptions followed gender norms. This suggests a decline in implicit bias against older minorities, but gender biases persist. Future work should investigate whether similar patterns are observed in healthcare.
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research