Aging, Society, and Perceptions

The video discusses the sociology of aging, covering key concepts like age, aging, and ageism. It explores theories such as disengagement and modernization, and perspectives from feminism and interactionism. The impact of technology and social class on aging is examined, along with the effects of ageism. Solutions like community initiatives and recognition for the elderly are proposed to combat discrimination and support their contributions to society.

What is the study of aging and the elderly called?

• Anthropology

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Gerontology

Which theory explains aging as a natural withdrawal from social life?

• Continuity Theory

• Modernization Theory

• Disengagement Theory

• Activity Theory

How do feminists view the standards of aging in culture?

• Irrelevant to gender

• Equal for men and women

• More favorable for men

• More favorable for women

What impact does technology have on older workers?

• Improves their skills

• Can lead to job displacement

• No impact

• Increases job opportunities

Which social class receives the best welfare benefits after retirement?

• Middle class

• Lower class

• All classes equally

• Upper class

What is a common societal perception of older individuals?

• They are more innovative

• They are unable to keep up with work

• They are more productive

• They are more adaptable

What does graph 6.1 illustrate about the elderly population?

• Increase in elderly population

• Stable elderly population

• Decrease in elderly population

• No change in elderly population

What is one proposed solution to combat ageism?

• Ignoring the issue

• Community involvement

• Increasing taxes

• Reducing retirement age

Why should the elderly be recognized and incentivized?

• For their societal contributions

• For their financial contributions

• For their technological skills

• For their physical strength

How can workshops help the elderly in the workplace?

• By offering them early retirement

• By increasing their salaries

• By providing them with new skills

• By reducing their workload