The impact of gym sign banning older women

A gym in South Korea has sparked controversy by putting up a sign that banned “ajummas” – a term for older women. This move reignited a debate about discrimination against older women and women in general in the country. The gym owner claimed that older women were stealing items, making rude comments, and driving away younger women from the gym. However, the move has been criticized for conflating bad behavior with a specific age group and gender. Some online comments supported the ban, linking ill manners with older women, while others pointed out that older men can behave just as badly. This incident highlights the ongoing struggle for South Korean women to defy traditional standards and the double standards they face in society.