ageism

Geriatric Politics and The Reason it Needs to End

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

The problem with career politicians, unlimited terms, and our great-grandparents running the country.…

February 1, 2024

For an article on Dramageddon and Sistergeddon YouTube controversies, five pink-tinted figures wipe tears (from left: Tati Westbrook, Nikita Dragun, Shane Dawson, Laura Lee, and James Charles). They are cropped together in a box that mimics a YouTube video box, with the text "We're Sorrry!!!!! :,(((((" and "1,000,000 views" and "Nov 7, 2018".

Dramageddon: The Controversy That Broke YouTube

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

What could some catty drama from beauty influencers shows us about the shift in modern parasocial relationships? A lot...…

November 28, 2023

Age gaps can be a danger to women in hollywood

Age Gaps in Relationships in Media Possess Their Own Hidden Dangers

Ariana Quijano, Georgia State University

Though these love stories may initially seem harmless, the glorification of relationships with strange, substantial age gaps can gradually distort the public’s concept of true love.…

August 18, 2021

Illustration by Emmalia Godshall for an article on Alexa Demie

Alexa Demie and the Prevalence of Ageism Against Women in Hollywood

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

The uproar over the revelation that the 'Euphoria' star has perhaps hidden her real age has led to a much-needed conversation on society's troublesome attitude regarding aging actresses.…

October 28, 2020