Civic and Democratic Engagement Flashcards
what is civic engagement?
political participation and active community involvement
what is generativity?
act of caring for and guiding the next generation
what is a consequence of placing importance on civic engagement among older adults?
devalue of those who can’t and choose not to engage
what is the consequence of narrowing the definition of civic engagement to volunteer work only?
it ignores other activities associated with civic life (ex. voting, caregiving to family members, etc.)
what is the problem with expectation/choice for civic engagement in older adults?
the possibility for choice/engagement is not equally distributed
which sociological perspective on aging should be considered when looking at civic engagement?
critical gerontology and reflexivity
how is civic engagement potentially oppressive?
- removes sense of agency (it’s an expectation and obligation)
- marginalizes those who can’t/won’t participate
how is civic engagement depoliticized?
activities tied into it leaves out social justice, activism, etc. and other political activities
what is a reflexivity approach?
acknowledging the impossibility of objectivity and how there will always be implicit influences on research and writing
how do Minkler and Holstein approach civic engagement in their article?
with reflexivity
what kind of approach do Minkler and Holstein use in their article and how?
critical gerontologist and feminist approach; they see the perspective of the least advantaged by the expectation of civic engagement
according to Simard and Olazabal, what are physiological explanations for older adults’ voting patterns?
- narrowing of attitudes and beliefs
- senility
- fear of unknown
according to Simard and Olazabal, what are psychosocial explanations for older adults’ voting patterns?
- preserving hardworking throughout life
- decline of status leading to frustration thus opting for conservatism
according to Simard and Olazabl, what was must be looked at to understand electoral preference of older adults besides their age?
-social context
- lived experience
- affiliation
according to Simard and Olazabal, what is the difference between informal and formal political participation?
informal -> group discussions, rallies, etc.
formal -> voting, campaigns, etc.
