Age Inequality: Marxist Explanations of Age Inequality Flashcards
According to Marxists, where do elderly people experience age inequality in relation to jobs?
They experience inequality in the workplace
What does Philipson argue is the main idea of capitalism?
To exploit workers for profit
What does Philipson say about elderly people state support?
They do not get enough support
According to Philipson, why do elderly people not get more state support?
So the bourgeoisie can keep more profit
What do the elderly end up forming a part of, according to Philipson?
Reserve army of labor
Why do the elderly form part of the reserve army of labor?
So they can afford their lifestyles
What 2 things in a workplace will the reserve army of labor accept?
Lower pay, Poorer working conditions
Why does the reserve army of labor allow for more exploitation by the ruling class?
Working for lower wages means more profit
Which group in 2011 campaigned to get rid of the standard age of retirement?
Age UK
What did it mean for retirement after Age UK got rid of the standard retirement age?
People could retire when they wanted to
What would the New Right say about why elderly people are unprepared for retirement?
They are unable to save their own money
What is the problem for elderly people in employment past the age of 65 in terms of their jobs?
They usually have less job security
Which New Right sociologist argues elderly people fail to save their own money?
Saunders
According to Saunders, what do the government state pensions say?
They say they will last someone through their life
What do elderly people not do while they are in the workplace due to government pension promises?
They do not save
What does Saunders argue has developed due to pension inequality?
Consumption cleavage
What would Marxists say about young people in the workplace?
Young people experience age inequality in the workplace
What is consumption cleavage?
When some elderly people can afford their own private services while others cannot
Which 2 Marxists made the term “reserve army of labor”?
Marx and Engels
What are the reserve army of labor?
The people the bourgeoisie can bring in when other workers are on strike
What 2 things do the reserve army of labor accept for employment?
Lower pay, poorer working conditions
Do Marxists believe young people are part of the reserve army of labor?
Yes
According to ONS (2020), what is the situation for young people on zero-hour contracts?
There are more young people on zero-hour contracts than any other age group
Which Weberian talks about market situation?
Weber
What would Weberians argue causes young people to experience age inequality in the workplace?
Market situation
What is market situation?
Bargaining power people have in getting a job
What is beneficial to market situation in terms of money?
Wealth
What is beneficial to market situation in terms of what is developed through experience?
Skills
What is beneficial to market situation in terms of what people have obtained through education?
Qualifications
Why will young people have few qualifications and skills and wealth?
They have not had enough time to build these up
