Discrimination

The writer’s main point in this article is written very clearly in bold, ‘A woman’s self image is based on standards set by men and younger women…’ which simple means older women are being discriminated against.

I agree with the local nightspots’ decision to refuse women over 35 free drinks on ladies night only if the bar has stated it very clearly.

Perhaps yes, in a way many people may argue that this is discrimination. But look at it this way. Women over 35 are arguably less attractive than younger women. This is a fact based on science, simply that women over 35 have less chances of giving birth and hence appear less attractive to men.

We live in a pragmatic world, and we must know our worth. People go clubbing for many reasons, some to have fun, and a lot to meet new people and friends around their age. Obviously, most who go clubbing are around their 20s. Then naturally these nightspots want to attract them and give them special benefits. What is wrong with that?

It is like the Singapore government treating our own citizens better (giving them more benefits eg. Money when the economy is doing well, Medisave, CPF etc.) Is it discrimination that we do not give the money to foreigners?

Again why older men do not face such discrimination is because men can have children even at an older age and that again is a fact proved by science. Women who face age and sex discrimination is normal and a result of human instinct. Discrimination is a way of helping our species to continue, and is very necessary in daily life by telling us what is good and what is bad.

(due to time constraints I shall wrap this up)

What then can we do about discrimination? The only feasible solution is to prove that those being discriminated against can do for eg. jobs as well as their younger counterparts.

However this probably will not happen, the old should give way to the new, and instead act as mentors.