age identity Flashcards
AO1 - What did Abrams argue about youth culture?
Abrams believed that young people share the same youth culture, suggesting a common identity among them.
AO1 - postmodernist / parsons view on youths
conflict in youths is normal, result of them growing up, group should be closely controlled.
AO1 - how does muncie describe portrayal of youths in media.
portrayed as deviant, lazy, and focused on illegal activity (drugs and drinking) e.g skins
AO1 - What norms and values does victor associate with middle age?
Middle age is linked to specific lifestyles, like holiday choices, car preferences, and concerns about quality of life. can have low status.
AO1 - What does Gannon say about menopause?
creates stigma and stereotypes around women 40-50. accumulated influences of sexism/ patriarchy and poverty.
AO1 - How does Victor describe stereotypes of old age?
Victor argues that old age is stereotyped as a time of loneliness, poor health, and dependency, especially in the media. aging bodies represent ugliness and degeneration.
AO1 - what did corner’s study find?
old age is seen as a ‘burden on society’ usually focused on ill health and dependancy.
AO3 - How does McKingsley describe the changing significance of old age?
McKingsley states that old age is the fastest-growing age group, with some elderly becoming dependent, but others experiencing ‘active ageing’ by traveling and trying new hobbies, showing that old age is no longer a fixed concept.
AO3 - How is middle age losing its traditional meaning?
Middle age is experienced differently by individuals—some focus on career progression, while others may not have children or follow traditional life paths. This diversity makes middle age less clearly defined.
AO3 - What does Polemus argue about youth identity?
Polemus suggests that youth is no longer a single, defined stage but rather a time of ‘anything goes,’ where young people mix identities, join subcultures, and express themselves freely, reducing the significance of a fixed youth identity.
AO3 - How do postmodernists view age in today’s society?
Postmodernists argue that age is becoming less significant due to factors like living and working longer, anti-ageing products, and the extension of ‘youth’ and childhood, making traditional age stages more fluid.
AO3 - what does postman say about changing concepts of age?
lines between child and adulthood are blurring , children become adults at a young age.
AO3 - What do Featherstone and Hepworth say about changing age representations?
Featherstone and Hepworth argue that media, which once reinforced negative ageing stereotypes, is now creating more positive images. The rise of retro trends and older celebrities blurs traditional age boundaries, making age less relevant.
A03 -
middle age brings more status , age is experienced diversely , some could have children or be focused on their career.
