Marxism

Question 1

Bond et al

Answer 1

The Political Economy of Old Age’ Those from lower social classes are more likely to suffer poverty in old age because during their working lives their incomes are too low to save for retirement and they are less likely to have private pensions. Government state pensions are inadequate and therefore those who are elderly and from lower social classes are discriminated against.

Question 2

Phillipson

Answer 2

The elderly are forced to retire and therefore institutionally marginalised. The elderly then become dependent on society however as they are denied access to work.

Question 3

Vincent

Answer 3

age is an aspect of stratification that all members of society will pass through. Disadvantage is tied up with the needs of the economy. 1. Inequality is suffered by the elderly- (The young and the old are more vulnerable to being part of the Reserve army of Labour).2. In Western society age divisions are often blamed on biological ageing . 3. many people over 65 are not capable of working. But if the state redistributed income from the wealthy it could easily pay for the elderly

Question 4

Jones

Answer 4

says the elderly are the new reserve army of labour as they face childcare and financial burdens to support their grandchildren.