Mamta Vaswani – The Conversation

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)

February 8, 2023

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

Victoria Esses, Western University; Alina Sutter, Western University; Joanie Bouchard, Université de Sherbrooke ; Kate Choi, Western University; Mamta Vaswani, Western University, and Patrick Denice, Western University

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

Local targeted strategies are sorely needed in smaller communities to combat the virulent discrimination. (Mitesh/Unsplash)

June 23, 2022

Discrimination can make smaller communities unappealing to immigrants, racialized and Indigenous people

Mamta Vaswani, Western University; Alina Sutter, Western University, and Victoria Esses, Western University

The population size of smaller communities is declining, and racism and discrimination are hindering its growth.

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