age inequality Flashcards
what does bellfield et al suggest about age inequality?
incomes have dropped sharply for younger people eg min wage, zero hours, increased rent.
what did the joseph rowntree foundation find about age inequality in work?
older workers most likely to work part time, zero hour contracts and be made redundant.
what did lievelsey find about age inequality in health?
limited access to healthcare, denied procedures that younger people may have access to. ignored by nurses and experienced problems accessing basic care in hospital eg help eating and personal hygiene.
what did age uk find about mental health?
older people more likely to have higher rates of mental illness, suicide and depression.
what did becker/cicourel find about age inequality in crime?
young people experience negative labelling and typifications of CJS.
what do cumming and henry say about disengagement?
a gradual process of withdrawing from society/work as older generation pass on social roles to younger people.
what does pilcher say about age boundaries?
differences between age groups are blurring as intergenerational differences are less rigid eg old people on dating sites.
what does blaikie say about positive ageing?
consumer culture has changed stereotypes and those in retirement with wealth are boosting economy. older celebs being used to target anti-ageing to elderly. encourages older ppl to enjoy life.
grey pound only for ppl with state and private pensions.
what do finch and mason say about ageing?
women more likely to live in poverty due to pay gap and household burdens preventing full time employment.
what does wolf say about ageing?
older women have to try and retain youthful attractiveness to get respect off men.
what did altman find about age inequality?
negative stereotyping, bias and discrimination affected those over 50 returning to job market.
what do ditton and duffy suggest about crime and age inequality?
fear of crime is more prevalent amongst older generations due to media representations eg news values.
