Age: Life chances

Question 1

Laslett:

Answer 1

Looks at age in ‘three ages of life approach:
First age – period of socialisation
Second age – a phase of work and child rearing
Third age – a time of independence

Question 2

Milne:

Answer 2

Two distinct groups of elderly:
- Those who have just retired
- Those over 80

Question 3

Grey power

Answer 3

consumption habits and patterns of those over 65 who are wealthy

Question 4

Pilcher: old age catagories

Answer 4

• Young old (still working)
• Middle-aged old (retired)
• Old-old (socially excluded)