age Marists 40mk

Question 1

marx

Answer 1

young and old do not contribute to capitalist society as much as middles aged

beneficial for grandparents to provide free childcare so adults can work

Question 2

engels

Answer 2

reserve army of labour

some groups are used at boom times as secondary sources of labour - easy to hire and fire - zero hour contracts - no sick or pension pay - fulfilled by elderly and young - therefore benefits capitalist society to maintain inequality for these groups

Question 3

phillipson

Answer 3

political economy theory

capitalism needs to continually renew its workforce - ensure profits - young workers - more productive

elderly institutionally marginalised to make room for the young - increase productivity and benefit capitalism

Question 4

gramsci

Answer 4

legitimation of authority

neo marxist

false consciousness - people don’t realise their exploitation - given some concessions e.g. pension

these concessions legitimise need for authority and results in young and old not questioning their inequality

unconscious process - common sense view