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Chapter 11, Age and Sex

Chapter 11, Age and Sex. Key Terms. age differentiation The division of labor or roles in a society on the basis of age. age stratification Refers to the hierarchical ranking of different age groups in society. age cohort Aggregate group of people born during the same period.

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Chapter 11, Age and Sex

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  1. Chapter 11, Age and Sex Key Terms

  2. age differentiationThe division of labor or roles in a society on the basis of age. • age stratificationRefers to the hierarchical ranking of different age groups in society.

  3. age cohortAggregate group of people born during the same period. • ageprejudiceA negative attitude about an age group that is generalized to all people in that group.

  4. agediscriminationThe different and unequal treatment of people based solely on their age. • ageismInstitutionalized practice of age prejudice and discrimination.

  5. dementiaTerm used to describe a variety of diseases that involve some permanent damage to the brain. • lifeexpectancyNumber of years a particular group is likely to live.

  6. agestereotypesPreconceived judgments about what different age groups are like, can be both positive and negative. • MedicaidGovernmental assistance program for the poor.

  7. MedicareGovernmental assistance program for the elderly. • hospicemovementHospice workers, some of whom are volunteers, provide care for dying people and their families.

  8. sexual scriptsLearned, gender-appropriate, sexual behavior. • social construction perspectiveInterprets sexual identity as learned, not innate.

  9. sexual orientationHow individuals experience sexual arousal and pleasure. • compulsory heterosexualityThe idea that heterosexuality is not a choice, but is defined by institutions as the only legitimite form of sexual identity.

  10. heterosexismInstitutionalization of heterosexuality as the only socially legitimate sexual orientation. • coming outThe process of defining oneself as gay or lesbian.

  11. homophobiaFear and hatred of homosexuality. • eugenicsSought to apply scientific principles of genetic selection to "improve” the offspring of the human race.

  12. sexual revolutionWidespread changes in men's and women's roles and a greater public acceptance of sexuality as a normal part of social development.

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