Dutch motivational speaker, 69, Emile Ratelband went to court for an unusual complaint.
He stated that his birth date, widely available online and elsewhere, was limiting his opportunities for employment and for scoring on Tinder.
His request was for permission to legally change the date of his birth so that he would be classified as 49. He argued that age had become as fluid as gender identity.
The Dutch court didn't agree. In turning down his request it indicated that associated with one's official age came rights such as to vote and obligations such as attending school. In addition, years of records would be altered. Here are more details from the Herald-Whig.
Ratelband indicates he will appeal the decision.
Another approach to eliminating age discrimination is the same as eliminating mentioning race in media coverage. At one time, baby boomers recall, race was frequently cited in media reporting. Then, that was banned.
The same restriction can be imposed on mentioning age. Currently, of course, one's age is plastered across the internet. It is also regularly included in media reports. Ratelband is on the money: Ageism hurts careers. Here is my article on that form of discrimination or lack of diversity published on Odwyerpr.com.
Age should become irrelevant. Even in medical matters it is becoming less of a predictable variable. One medical doctor asked me if I had all my original body parts - such as my own knees and hips. I answered "yes." The doctor was visibly surprised. She shouldn't have been.
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