Reported about 1 year ago
A gym in Incheon, South Korea posted a sign prohibiting 'Ajummas' (older ladies) and only allowing 'cultured and elegant women' to enter, reigniting discussions on discrimination against older women in South Korea. The gym owner mentioned instances of older women spending long hours in the changing rooms, taking items like towels and hair dryers, and making comments on other members' bodies, leading some younger women to feel uncomfortable and leave. While this is a single gym's policy, it reflects a societal issue of decreasing tolerance towards specific age groups in South Korea, with recent incidents sparking criticism for age-related restrictions in public spaces. The gym faced backlash for equating negative behavior with specific age groups of women, claiming that they often exhibit behavior linked to being 'cheapskates' irrespective of age, but not showing bias against older women in general. South Korean society has faced criticism for holding strict standards towards women's choices, such as hairstyle or marital status, while men are not criticized for similar behavior.
Source: YAHOO