Exam 12: Stratification by Age

A salesperson in his mid sixties is told by his peers,his family,and his boss that it is about time to retire and reap the fruits of his longtime career and his well-endowed pension fund.He eventually gives in to their persistent pressure.This is consistent with

Unlike race or gender,age is not socially constructed.

In Robert Atchley's conceptualization of the retirement process,the "termination phase" refers to the

The elderly exhibit traits of a minority group,including the fact that

Which of the following statements about wealth and income among elderly persons is accurate?

Gerontology is

Which sociological perspective notes that among those elderly who decline in their mental capacities,deterioration is most rapid in old people who withdraw from social relationships and activities?

Activity theory is a(an)

Explain the phenomena of the "graying of America."

Describe the process for the social construction of aged roles in a society.Give some examples to support your answer.

In Robert Atchley's conceptualization of the retirement process,the "near phase" refers to the

According to which theoretical perspective do social roles remain relatively unchanged as people age?

Which sociological approach would most likely view old age as a "master status" that has consequences for how the elderly are treated in the United States?

The term euthanasia refers to the killing of children within a society.

Anticipatory socialization for retirement is most systematic for White men,since they have most likely participated in a formal retirement preparation program.

The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)does which of the following?

Which of the following is correct regarding age?

Which of the following states is the most populated by the elderly?

Which sociological perspective would be likely to suggest that elderly minority women experience a double burden regarding income levels compared to non-Hispanic Whites?

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