Adopted by the APA Council of Representatives, February, 2003
Whereas psychologists have documented the role of ageism in assessment and treatment
of older adults, the degree to which aging does (or does not) affect human
behavior and performance, the effects of age stereotypes, the extent to which
ageism is a factor in workplace discrimination, among other concerns related to
age and behavior; and
Whereas
over the past several years APA has affirmed its opposition to
discrimination and stereotyping based on gender, race, physical disability,
sexual orientation, and ethnicity; and
Whereas
most recently (February 1999) APA affirmed by Council resolution its support
of Affirmative Action and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race,
gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and national origin; and
Whereas
APA embraces diversity in all efforts and programs and recognizes the
dimension of age as an important element of diversity;
Therefore,
be it Resolved, that the American Psychological Association rejects ageism
in all its forms and is committed to support efforts to eliminate it from our
society.
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