Ageing Population

Question 1

Donald Hirsch (2005)

Answer 1

The traditional age ‘pyramid’ is dissapearing and being replaced by more or less equal-sized ‘blocks’ representing the different age groups.
Argues that a number of important social policies will need to change to tackle the new problems posed by an ageing population.

Question 2

Phillipson (1982)

Answer 2

Argues that the old are of no use to Capitalism because they are no longer productive.
As a result - state is unwilling to support them adequately and so the family especially female relatives, often have to take responsibility for their care.

Question 3

Hunt (2005)

Answer 3

Argues this means we can choose a lifestyle and identity regardless of age : our age no longer determines who we are or how we live

Question 4

Pilcher (1995)

Answer 4

Argues that the inequalities such as class and gender remain important.
Many of these are related to the individuals previous occupational position.

Question 5

Age concern (2004)

Answer 5

Found that more people (29%) reported suffering age discrimination than any other form.