Age stereotyping of gay and heterosexual men: Why does a minority sexual orientation blur the age of old men, in particular?

Abstract This research examined age stereotyping of male individuals displaying intersectional memberships stemming from the combination (Young vs. Elderly) and sexual orientation categories (Gay Heterosexual). We found that stereotypes ‘Elderly gay men’ were blurred: stereotyped less on elderly‐ more young‐stereotypical traits than both heterosexual (Study 1) (Studies 2–4). These findings did not occur with any subtype, as was also case for right‐handed 3), but replicate only atypical subtypes 4). Indeed, blurring replicated an additional Atheist men’, amplified when subtype involved in ‘Athlete whose implied youthful The results informed cognitive models multiple category stereotyping.