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Age Stratification. Who has power in the USA (age group)?Who has power in China or Sherpas in Tibet?. Aging Process
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1. Age Stratification Dividing population based on age & disproportionately giving out life chances
2. Age Stratification Who has power in the USA (age group)?
Who has power in China or Sherpas in Tibet?
3. Aging Process… Gerontology
Psychological aspect— personality & attitude change
Sociological aspect—social role change (change in others’ expectations)
4. Age stratification Functionalism—disengagement
Elderly must cut ties/sever relationships with society
Retirement for the greater interest of society
5. Age Stratification Conflict—
Does retirement mean differently to different social class?
Who enjoys retirement more?
Rich or Poor?
6. Age stratification Interaction
What causes the gap between the generation?
Lack of interaction
Activity theory—greater interaction
7. Is there age discrimination? Prejudice & discrimination
Elderly population (65 +)
Younger population (under 20)
Ageism like sexism or racism!
Collective consciousness of the elderly (AARP)
8. Age Stratification People below poverty…
1967 30% (65+) 15% (under 18)
2005 10% (65+) 20% (under 18)
9. Age Stratification Life expectancy 65+
1900 4%
1950 9%
2000 13%
2030 20%
What is the impact of higher life expectancy?
10. Age Stratification Baby boomers getting old
What does it mean for society?
Health care, elderly care, retirement