Ridicule Effect

Ridicule Effect occurs when a person's statement or belief system is so outlandish or bizarre that others make fun of it and the speaker, thereby diminishing the speaker's credibility and intellectual ability, usually permanently.
Defined in book "Just Kidding" by Louis Franzini, published by Rowman & Littlefield (2012).

Former U.S. Vice-President Dan Quayle made innumerable "misstatements" which ultimately evaporated his legitimacy and future officeholding, due to the Ridicule Effect. For example, "We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur."

elderhood

Synonym for seniorhood. The social status of people over age 60 who are often subjected to ageism discrimination in American society. They are often the butts of jokes.

Elderhood can be a difficult period of life due to discrimination.

Transphobic

Transnegative: description of a person who holds negative attitudes (disgust, fear, hatred, etc.) of transsexualand transgender individuals.
As a Ph.D. clinical psychologist who has worked with and conducted research with transsexuals, now more commonly known as transgenderists, I note that the Urban Dictionary's present denotation of "transphobic" is incorrect and misleading. While humorous, it is NOT a fear of transformers or riding public transportation. Not so.
Transphobic is a person who is fearful of transgenderists or that he or she is emotionally distressed that he or she actually qualifies for the term themselves.

Heteronegativism was first defined in my 1999 article (White, S. R., & Franzini, L .R. (1999). Heteronegativism: The attitudes of gay men and lesbians toward heterosexuals. Journal of Homosexuality, 37, 65-79.)

Chris hates transgenderists, perhaps due to the fear that he or she is one. Chris isn't transphobic, but rather is strongly transnegative.
Transphobics are those individuals who actually fear encountering transgenderists in public restrooms. Transphobics may be so anxious that they delay relieving themselves for long periods until they get home.
Transgenderism is not contagious. Phobias are irrational fears.

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seniorhood

The state of living as an older person senior citizen in our society. The experiences and attitudes associated with those over the age of 65. Ageism means the greater the likelihood that others will discriminate against older people just because they are older.
Seniorhood does not necessarily equal senilehood. Seniorhood is traditionally more revered in Asian societies than in American culture. A perfect synonym for seniorhood is elderhood, which happens to be the title of a new book by Louise Aronson, M.D. in which she celebrates older people and claims they are on average happier than younger adults.

Seniorhood can be a difficult period of life because of negative biases toward those 65 and over.