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Ageism in science: fair-play between generations.

Johannes J Schroots¹

¹ALLEA/All European Academies and Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. jjf.schroots@allea.org

Science and Engineering Ethics

|December 5, 2003

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This study examines ageism in science, highlighting its ethical implications. It calls for a deeper understanding of ageism, distinct from racism and sexism, to address its impact on scientific practice.

Area of Science:

Ethics in Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Age Studies

Background:

Social categorization often includes race, sex, and age.
Racism and sexism receive extensive research.
Ageism, the third major category, is under-researched.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the ethical role of age in scientific practice.
To address the under-investigated issue of ageism in science.
To establish a foundation for understanding ageism's implications.

Main Methods:

Literature review on ageism and scientific practice.
Analysis of the concept of ageism.
Examination of time and age concepts in relation to ageism.

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Main Results:

Ageism is a significant, yet under-examined, social bias.
Conflicting concepts of time and age require clarification.
Ageism impacts scientific practice and requires ethical consideration.

Conclusions:

A comprehensive understanding of ageism is crucial for ethical science.
Further research is needed to address ageism in scientific communities.
Recognizing and mitigating ageism is essential for scientific integrity.