Functionalist - age inequality Flashcards
1
Q
Parsons
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Some elderly became less physically able to maintain their roles specifically in the world of work, New roles may be acquired
2
Q
Evidence
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Average age of retirement in the UK is around 65 - 2021 Gov UK
3
Q
Cummings + Henry
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With ageing, a person’s abilities are likely to deteriorate. This managed disengagement allows others to take on roles that the elderly can no longer fill
4
Q
Hunt (AO3)
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disengagement theory ignores the fact that some people do not wish to disengage
5
Q
Functionalists (AO3)
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Functionalists ignore the negative experience of ageing e.g. reduced mobility
6
Q
Evidence (AO3
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Around 60% of those 80 and older have a disability - Age UK 2014
