lecture 3 Flashcards
what 3 demographic changes are leading to population aging?
- declining fertility rates
- increasing life expectancy
- immigration (the smallest impast)
aging related changes in the _____________ and our _____________ affect individuals
aging related changes in the population structure and our policy responses affect individuals
true or false: there are more green spaces and better street connectivity in aging friendly neighbourhoods
true
what is the difference between compositional and contextual effects for neighbourhoods?
compositional -high demand from older individuals for built environment, therefore they will be built
(making more built environment for seniors)
contextual- features already built attracts older individuals
(seniors move to already built environment with the features)
“people make the places or places make the people”
the aging population is not a crisis (even an opportunity) if:
- we understand the trends
- the society responds with evidence-based feasible policies
what is the definition of policy?
a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party
a policy only works if: targeted, feasible, evidence-based
what is the modernization theory?
the social status declines as people age
(due to lack of contribution and older people themselves believe age is a limitation)
what is intersectionality?
a sociological framework that analyzes how people’s social and political identities create unique experiences
(ex; being an older women of colour = combined harms of marginalization)
what is ageism?
systematic stereotying of and discrimination against people because they are old(er)
some facts:
ageism is common (reported by more than 50% of older Canadians)
about 1/3 report stereotypes from service providers
suffering from health issues are accepted as a normal part of aging
what are some social consequences of ageism?
an unhealthy aging population
assumed burden becomes real burden
internalization
why does ageism persist?
normal response to fear of death
learned socialization
social discourse (cultures that value health, youth, independence)
what does ageism do to the society?
- reinforces intergenerational conflicts (segregates society)
- deprives the society of potential contributions
- impacts social, mental, and physical health of older individuals
- delays achieving the goal of healthy aging
lecture takeaways note*
Potential detrimental impact of aging population can be modified by proper policies
Strong social-related factors generate and reinforce ageism
Combating ageism is a social effort, responsibility of all age groups
