Sociological Perspectives on Ageism Flashcards
what is ageism?
systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people because they’re old
true or false: the most socially normalized of any prejudice is ageism
true
what is institutionalized ageism?
tendency to structure society based on the assumption that everyone is young
true or false: ageism is not a feature of social structures if individuals don’t hold ageist attitudes
false– it is still a feature
what is the anti-aging phenomenon?
academic and cultural interest in “turning back the clock”
what is benevolent/compassionate ageism?
positive perceptions of older people combined with attributes of incompetence and dependency resulting in parternalistic, patronizing actions
why is benevolent/compassionate ageism problematic?
some older adults may not need or want help, and it assumes lack of autonomy
what is age conflict?
societal-wide issues between young and old people
according to Foner, how can age conflict be prevented?
age integration
what is age integration?
society where age doesn’t determine deservingness/access to resource
what does reasons does Foner give for young people favouring programs supporting old people?
- relieves the young from financial responsibility
- will later benefit from them when they age
according to Foner, how do macro/micro connections between social structures ward off age conflicts?
- intrafamily exchanges result in circulation of benefits from old to young
- mutual economic interests in older adults’ programs
- latent matrix of kin relationships
what is a latent matrix of relationships?
tendency for family to aid kin in times of need
