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Terms in this set (26)Activity theory the view that satisfaction during old age is related to a person's amount and quality of activity Age cohort people born at roughly the same time who pass through the life course together Ageism prejudice and discrimination directed against people because of their age; can be directed against any age group, including youth Continuity theory focuses on how the elderly continue ties with their past Disengagement theory the view that society is stabilized by having the elderly retire from their positions of responsibility so the younger generation can step into their shoes Feminism the view that biology is not destiny and that stratification by gender is wrong and should be resisted Gender the behaviors and attitudes a group considers proper for its males and females Gender age the relative value placed on men's and women's ages Gender stratification males' and females' unequal access to property, power, and prestige Glass ceiling the mostly invisible barrier that keeps women from advancing to the top levels at work Graying of America the growing percentage of older people in the US population Life expectancy the number of years that people can expect to live Life span the maximum length of life possible Patriarchy a society in which men as a group dominate Sex biological characteristics that distinguish females and males, consisting of primary and secondary sex characteristics Sexual harassment unwelcome sexual attention at work or at school, which may affect job or school performance or create a hostile environment Robert Butler coined the term "ageism" to refer to prejudice, discrimination, and hostility directed against people because of their age Janet Chafetz studied the second wave of feminism in the 1960s, noting that as large numbers of women began to work in the economy, they began to compare their working conditions with those of men Elaine Cumming and William Henry these two developed disengagement theory to explain how society prevents disruption when the elderly vacate their positions of responsibility Sue Fisher discovered that surgeons were recommending total hysterectomies to female patients when they were not necessary Charles Hart this anthropologist graduate student carried out research on the Tiwi, a gerontocracy Alison Jaggar observed that as society changes, we may see a greater appreciation for sexual differences and gender equality can become a background condition for living in society rather than a goal to strive for Dorothy Jerrome this anthropologist is critical of disengagement theory. She pointed out that it contains implicit bias that the elderly give up productive roles in society and slip into oblivion Gerda Lerner while acknowledging that in all societies women--as a group--have never had decision-making power over men, she suggested that patriarchy may have had different origins in different places around the globe Alice Rossi this feminist sociologist has suggested that women are better prepared biologically for "mothering" than are men Diana Scully learned that surgeons "sell" unnecessary female operations to women in order to keep themselves in business Sets with similar termsChapter 10 Gender and Age35 terms banastasia Chapter 10: Gender and age22 terms mia_morse Chapter 10-Gender Inequality & Inequality of Aging21 terms chanelmariet Chapter 10 Sociology41 terms LittleRyRy Sets found in the same folderSociology Ch. 4 Vocabulary57 terms LaBass11 Sociology Ch. 7 Vocabulary43 terms LaBass11 Sociology Ch. 6 Vocabulary45 terms LaBass11 Sociology Ch. 8 Vocabulary33 terms LaBass11 Other sets by this creatorRhetorical Devices 33-397 terms LaBass11 Rhetorical Devices 26-327 terms LaBass11 Rhetorical Devices 16-2510 terms LaBass11 Rhetorical devices 1-1515 terms LaBass11 Verified questions
SOCIOLOGY Match terms a-e with the numbered example. a. cooperation b. conflict c. social exchange d. coercion e. conformity. Flood victims help each other. Verified answer
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SOCIOLOGY Indicate whether the following statements represent functionalism (F), the conflict perspective (C), or symbolic interactionism (S). a. Societies are in relative balance. b. Power is one of the most important elements in social life. c. Religion helps hold a society together morally. d. Symbols are crucial to social life. e. Many elements of a society exist to benefit the powerful. f. Different segments of a society compete to achieve their own self-interest rather than cooperate to benefit others. g. Social life should be understood from the view-point of the individuals involved. h. Social change is constantly occurring. i. Conflict is harmful and disruptive to society. Verified answer
SOCIOLOGY Charismatic leaders such as Adolf Hitler and Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh show us that the ability to exert control over people has little to do with issues of right and wrong. Why do people embrace men like Hitler or Koresh? What kind of training or education is essential in a democracy to counter the effects of dangerous yet charismatic leaders? Verified answer Other Quizlet setsvictimology test 211 terms tmglatzer A&P chapter 16: urinary system38 terms dustinford1 physiology lecture ex 1116 terms shiovanni Related questionsQUESTION An accident occurs on a busy street, and a pedestrian immediately starts pulling people from cars and instructing others on what to do. This person would exemplify which theory of collective action? 5 answers QUESTION True or False? The situational perspective views deviance primarily in terms of when and where the deviant behavior occurs. 3 answers QUESTION 7. Which one is one reason that sociologists cite to explain why men and women are defying marriage until their mid to late twenties 9 answers QUESTION corporate behavior which produces an unreasonable risk of physical harm to employees, the general public, and consumers, which is the result of deliberate decision-making by high level positioned peoples to benefit the corporation 3 answers Which concept refers to social inequality among age categories within a society?Age stratification based on an ascribed status is a major source inequality, and thus may lead to ageism. Ageism is a social inequality resulting from age stratification. This is a sociological concept that comes with studying aging population.
What is the difference between discrimination and prejudice quizlet?The difference between the two is discrimination is an act of unfair treatment directed against an individual or group and prejudice is an attitude or prejudging usually in a negative way.
Which of the following concepts refer to the socially constructed stages people pass through as they live out their lives?Define life course. Socially constructed stages that people pass through as they live out their lives.
Which of the following is a branch of the social sciences dealing with aging in the elderly?Gerontology is the study of aging and older adults. The science of gerontology has evolved as longevity has improved. Researchers in this field are diverse and are trained in areas such as physiology, social science, psychology, public health, and policy.
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Which of the following concepts refers to prejudice and discrimination directed against the elderly?
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