Age identity Flashcards
what does postman (1982) argue?
childhood only emerged to protect children from the horrors of adulthood meaning the innocent child was created, however with the increasing development of the media there is a decline in childhood and threatens to ultimately bring about its disappearance
what does palmer (2006) argue?
children in the uk are experiencing toxic childhood syndrome including junk food creating obese children, testing in education, parents work longer hours, decline in emotional stability in family etc
what does hebdige (1979) argue?
the youth is based about rebellion and resistance where they resist norms and rebel against low status eg: punk culture - rebel aganist capitalist system, by things such as safety pins from mainstream culture being used to symbolise something else
what does clarke (1976) argue?
disagrees young people are a united and easily-identifiable social group, believes youth is based around rebellion and resistance against their low status in society eg : skinheads - subcultural group are used by the media to represent youth in the uk which reinforces representations view of youth identity
what does polhemus argue?
supermarket of style - young people have choice and create their identity
what does eisenstadt argue? (functionalist)
youth culture binds people to society and creates value consensus around being a young person, young people are able to have a transitional period between childhood and adulthood and rebellion and deviance can be tolerated up until a certain point
what does parsons argue? (functionalist)
youth as a social category only emerged due to changes in the family associated with the development of capitalism, due to compulsory education young people no longer had to work to support the family, youth became a bridge between the family and adulthood where you can learn to be more independent and take on a more adult status eg : cleaning, working
what does bennett argue?
researched nightclubs in newcastle, found neo-tribes based on fashion,music and lifestyle but with no shared value, people mix and match influences, they did not define themselves as members of any particular group, he argues the idea of subculture links musical and stylistic preferences but neo-tribalism recognises the shifting nature of preferences
what does bradley argue?
young adulthood comes with a higher status as it is linked closely to careers
what does victor (2005) argue?
the stage of development between young adulthood and old age is a distinctive phase of life related to people in their 40s and 50s , being considered old is a attitude of mind
what does mckingsley (2001) argue?
those aged 85 and over are the fastest growing segment of the population commonly referred to as the ‘oldest old’, this means people between 65-85 are considered ‘young elderly’, old age is often considered a social category which brings new roles, assumptions, opportunities and barriers eg : guiding family members, source of wisdom and carer
what does laslett (1991) argue?
three alternative ages of life:
1) the period of socialisation = first age
2) phase of work and childrearing = second age
3) time of independence = third age
as life expectancy increases, it has been suggested a fourth age needs to be added
what do featherstone and hepworth (2005) argue?
media images of ageing can also create new identities, popularity of ‘retro’ fashions and comeback tours from bands from the 1970s and 1980s are also trends that help blur the boundaries of the life course
what does gardner et al argue?
although parents and children are choosing to spend more quality time together than 25 years ago, parents are increasingly concerned about risks that their children are exposed to and are reacting by increased monitoring and control
what does sewell (2000) argue?
african carribean boys formed their youth identity in school by either becoming rebels or retreatists, both identities resistant against the wider school and teachers
