Age And Disabled Identity

Question 1

What 2 ways can age be defined?

Answer 1

1. Chronologically
2. Stages within a life course

Question 2

What do sociologists argue about age?

Answer 2

It is socially constructed

Question 3

Define socially constructed

Answer 3

A concept that is constructed or made by society

Question 4

What are some evidences that age differences are biological?

Answer 4

• wrinkles
• grey hair
• hair loss

Question 5

What are some evidences that age is socially constructed?

Answer 5

• media (ads targeted towards certain demographics)
• government decides rules
• elderly discounts

Question 6

What is one reason why age is considered to be socially constructed?

Answer 6

Rites of passage vary between different societies and cultures

Question 7

Define rites of passage

Answer 7

Ceremony or ritual which may accompany the changed of status that occur in the course of the life cycle

Question 8

Define age boundaries

Answer 8

Social and legal boundaries which mark a particular age

Question 9

Define life course

Answer 9

Refers to a socially defined timetable of behaviours deemed as appropriate for particular life stages within any one society