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Many Americans in their early 50s take care of older loved ones. FredFroese/E+ via Getty Imagres

GOP’s proposed expansion of SNAP work requirements targets many low-income people in their early 50s – but many of them already work

Republicans are pressing for policy changes based on a misconception that hardly anyone who gets help buying groceries with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits is employed.
Stereotypes about the elderly having more than their fair share can be heightened during times of crisis when resources are seen to be scarce. (Shutterstock)

The pandemic played into ageist stereotypes, but intergenerational contact and co-operation can overcome them

To reduce ageist perceptions of older people, we should encourage collectivist norms and the importance of acting for the common good.

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