FEM VIEW ON AGE INEQ Flashcards
1
Q
what 2 names must we remember for feminist exp into age ineq?
A
Arber and Gin
Wolf
2
Q
what do Arber and Gin believe about age ineq?
A
women’s age and looks affects status, but men’s status is determined by employment
women are targeted by the media through anti-aging products
3
Q
what does Wolf believe about age ineq?
A
elderly females are judged more harshly than elderly men in terms of physical appearance
4
Q
how can the feminist view on age ineq be criticised?
A
not all women have the same life chances e.g. class and ethnicity can affect it men are also targeted by anti-aging products
