Blossom Wigdor

Blossom Wigdor
Born
Blossom Temkin

(1924-06-13) June 13, 1924 (age 100)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Known forThe Over-Forty Society: Issues for Canada's Aging Population (1988)
Academic background
EducationMcGill University
University of Toronto
Academic work
DisciplineClinical psychology
Gerontology
InstitutionsMcGill University
University of Toronto

Blossom Wigdor CM (born June 13, 1924)[1] is a Canadian clinical psychologist and gerontologist.[2] She is a professor emerita at the University of Toronto. Wigdor was the director of the University of Toronto's gerontology program, the first of its kind in Canada. She founded the Canadian Association of Gerontology and was the first editor of the Canadian Journal of Aging.[3] Wigdor was known for her efforts to raise awareness around discrimination against older employees and candidates in the workplace and the job market.[4] She was named a member of the Order of Canada in November 1988.[5]

  1. ^ Beaveridge, Janice; Ainley, Marianne Gosztonyi (January 9, 1990). Despite the Odds: Essays on Canadian Women and Science. Véhicule Press. pp. 252–262. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  2. ^ Beaveridge, J. (1990). Getting a job done and doing it well: Dr. Blossom Wigdor, psychologist and gerontologist. Despite the odds: Essays on Canadian women and science, 252-264.
  3. ^ Alfred Holden, T. S. (January 31, 1989). "BLOSSOM WIGDOR ahead of her time". Toronto Star.
  4. ^ Kenny, E. (1992, May 27). Rules on `looking young' block older workers: Advisory council: [FINAL edition]. The Gazette
  5. ^ General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "Mrs. Blossom T. Wigdor". The Governor General of Canada. Archived from the original on 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-01-09.