AGE + LIFE CHANCES

Question 1

what did Laslett argue about how we can see life in three stages?

Answer 1

1. first age: a period of socialisation
2. Second age: a phase of work and childrearing
3. Third age: time of independence

Question 2

explain Milne et al’s study about the elderly

Answer 2

• there are two groups those who have retired and those over 80
• used the term ‘grey power’ = the consumption habits and patterns of those over 65

Question 3

explain what Pilcher argues.

Answer 3

• there should be a division when discussing the ‘young old’ which was 65-74 and ‘middle-aged old’ 75-84 and ‘old old’ 85+

Question 4

who talks about life chances the most?

Answer 4

Weber

Question 5

What’s an example of something that affects life chances ?

Answer 5

Child poverty