Question 1

Loss of a lesbian life partner

Accepted Answer

A) is less stressful than loss of a spouse in heterosexual marriages. 
B) is generally more difficult,due to the added burden of heterosexism. 
C) rarely causes financial hardship to the surviving partner. 
D) All the above are correct. 
A) is less stressful than loss of a spouse in heterosexual marriages. 
B) is generally more difficult,due to the added burden of heterosexism. 
C) rarely causes financial hardship to the surviving partner. 
D) All the above are correct. B

Question 2

Why do changes in women's life expectancy have implications for feminists? You may focus on either biological or social events.

Accepted Answer

Changes in women's life expectancy have implications for feminists for a variety of reasons. From a biological perspective, longer life expectancy means that women are living longer and healthier lives, which can impact their ability to participate in and contribute to society. This can have implications for feminist movements, as it may lead to a greater representation of women in leadership positions and decision-making roles.

From a social perspective, longer life expectancy for women can also impact their roles within the family and society. With longer life spans, women may have more opportunities to pursue education, careers, and personal goals, which can challenge traditional gender roles and expectations. This can lead to greater empowerment and autonomy for women, as well as a shift in societal attitudes towards gender equality.

Additionally, longer life expectancy for women may also lead to increased healthcare and caregiving needs, as women may outlive their partners and require support in their later years. This can highlight the importance of addressing issues such as healthcare access, elder care, and social support systems, which are all relevant to feminist movements.

Overall, changes in women's life expectancy have implications for feminists as they highlight the evolving roles and opportunities for women in society, as well as the ongoing need to address gender disparities and promote equality.

Question 3

Prejudice and discrimination based on age is called

Accepted Answer

A) lookism. 
B) ageism. 
C) elderlism. 
D) antiquitism. 
A) lookism. 
B) ageism. 
C) elderlism. 
D) antiquitism. B

Question 4

Aging men tend to talk about their bodies ____________ while women speak of ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) as wholes;parts of their bodies 
B) as if they were cars;as if they were household appliances 
C) as improving with age;as improving only with plastic surgery 
D) All the above are correct. 
A) as wholes;parts of their bodies 
B) as if they were cars;as if they were household appliances 
C) as improving with age;as improving only with plastic surgery 
D) All the above are correct.

Question 5

How has menopause been "medicalized"? In what ways are models that focus on illness and disease with regards to menopause harmful to women?

Accepted Answer

Menopause has been "medicalized" in seve

Question 6

Discuss positive aspects of growing older from a woman's perspective.

Accepted Answer

As a woman, there are many positive aspe

Question 7

The label used to describe the middle-aged women who must cope simultaneously with the needs of elderly parents and teenaged children is the

Accepted Answer

A) tug-of-war caregiver. 
B) multiple role mother. 
C) women in the middle. 
D) cross-generational caregiver. 
A) tug-of-war caregiver. 
B) multiple role mother. 
C) women in the middle. 
D) cross-generational caregiver.

Question 8

How are women's experiences of menopause affected by culture?

Accepted Answer

Women's experiences of menopause can be

Question 9

Describe how the health,safety,and dignity of older people are affected by poverty,isolation,and ageism.What social,societal,and biological factors allow these problems to develop and continue?

Accepted Answer

The health, safety, and dignity of older

Question 10

Research suggests _______________ women are most concerned about their appearances and most invested in treating their bodies as improvement projects.

Accepted Answer

A) working-class 
B) African-American/Black 
C) White,middle-class and affluent 
D) Latina 
A) working-class 
B) African-American/Black 
C) White,middle-class and affluent 
D) Latina

Question 11

The belief that women are "old" earlier than men is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) cohort effect. 
B) double standard of aging. 
C) fossilization effect. 
D) example of elderspeak. 
A) cohort effect. 
B) double standard of aging. 
C) fossilization effect. 
D) example of elderspeak.

Question 12

Some people speak to the elderly as if they are small children or animals,an approach referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) majority speech. 
B) infantilization. 
C) dementia speech. 
D) patronspeak. 
A) majority speech. 
B) infantilization. 
C) dementia speech. 
D) patronspeak.

Question 13

Modern researchers believe hot flashes are caused by a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) increase in estrogen and a decrease in progesterone. 
B) reduction in progesterone. 
C) increase in progesterone and a decrease in estrogen. 
D) decline in estrogen production. 
A) increase in estrogen and a decrease in progesterone. 
B) reduction in progesterone. 
C) increase in progesterone and a decrease in estrogen. 
D) decline in estrogen production.

Question 14

Older women having weakness,lack of energy,and poor stamina

Accepted Answer

A) can "bounce back" only if they were athletic when they were younger. 
B) often need to be told that this is a normal part of aging they must accept. 
C) can improve strength,bone density,balance,and energy levels through exercise. 
D) are typically not receiving the medications they need. 
A) can "bounce back" only if they were athletic when they were younger. 
B) often need to be told that this is a normal part of aging they must accept. 
C) can improve strength,bone density,balance,and energy levels through exercise. 
D) are typically not receiving the medications they need.

Question 15

Many grandmothers who are full-time caregivers of grandchildren report

Accepted Answer

A) they were eager to raise another generation of children. 
B) they appreciate the financial "breaks" they are afforded for raising children. 
C) it was a nondecision as the children's parents were somehow incapacitated. 
D) a and b 
A) they were eager to raise another generation of children. 
B) they appreciate the financial "breaks" they are afforded for raising children. 
C) it was a nondecision as the children's parents were somehow incapacitated. 
D) a and b

Question 16

Ellen is 51 years old and is at the threshold of menopause.We can safely assume that she will experience

Accepted Answer

A) hot flashes. 
B) discontinuance of menstruation. 
C) vaginal changes. 
D) All the above are correct. 
A) hot flashes. 
B) discontinuance of menstruation. 
C) vaginal changes. 
D) All the above are correct.

Question 17

Age stereotyping is usually triggered by

Accepted Answer

A) learning an older person's age. 
B) forgetfulness on the older person's part. 
C) appearance. 
D) All the above are correct. 
A) learning an older person's age. 
B) forgetfulness on the older person's part. 
C) appearance. 
D) All the above are correct.

Question 18

What are some factors that affect a person's likelihood to give care to elderly parents?

Accepted Answer

Several factors can influence a person's

Question 19

Elderspeak,speaking with elders differently than with others,is a

Accepted Answer

A) help to older adults who are really suffering from cognitive impairment. 
B) form of ageism 
C) hard behavior not to do when elders are hard to understand. 
D) a really good way to get better service. 
A) help to older adults who are really suffering from cognitive impairment. 
B) form of ageism 
C) hard behavior not to do when elders are hard to understand. 
D) a really good way to get better service.

Question 20

Changes in sexual activity for women in later life may be influenced by

Accepted Answer

A) finding a suitable partner. 
B) fewer concerns about pregnancy and interruptions by children. 
C) what the woman was taught when she was younger. 
D) All the above are correct. 
A) finding a suitable partner. 
B) fewer concerns about pregnancy and interruptions by children. 
C) what the woman was taught when she was younger. 
D) All the above are correct.

Loss of a lesbian life partner

Why do changes in women's life expectancy have implications for feminists? You may focus on either biological or social events.

Prejudice and discrimination based on age is called

Aging men tend to talk about their bodies while women speak of .

How has menopause been "medicalized"? In what ways are models that focus on illness and disease with regards to menopause harmful to women?

Discuss positive aspects of growing older from a woman's perspective.

The label used to describe the middle-aged women who must cope simultaneously with the needs of elderly parents and teenaged children is the

How are women's experiences of menopause affected by culture?

Describe how the health,safety,and dignity of older people are affected by poverty,isolation,and ageism.What social,societal,and biological factors allow these problems to develop and continue?

Research suggests _______________ women are most concerned about their appearances and most invested in treating their bodies as improvement projects.

The belief that women are "old" earlier than men is a(n)

Some people speak to the elderly as if they are small children or animals,an approach referred to as

Modern researchers believe hot flashes are caused by a(n)

Older women having weakness,lack of energy,and poor stamina

Many grandmothers who are full-time caregivers of grandchildren report

Ellen is 51 years old and is at the threshold of menopause.We can safely assume that she will experience

Age stereotyping is usually triggered by

What are some factors that affect a person's likelihood to give care to elderly parents?

Elderspeak,speaking with elders differently than with others,is a

Changes in sexual activity for women in later life may be influenced by

Paving the Way

Gender, Status, and Power

Images of Women

The Meanings of Difference

Sex, Gender, and Bodies

Gendered Identities: Childhood

Sex, Love, and Romance

Commitments: Women and Close Relationships

Mothering

Work and Achievement

Violence Against Women

Psychological Disorders, Therapy, and Womens Well-Being

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Exam 11: The Second Half: Midlife and Aging

Loss of a lesbian life partner

Why do changes in women's life expectancy have implications for feminists? You may focus on either biological or social events.

Prejudice and discrimination based on age is called

Aging men tend to talk about their bodies ____________ while women speak of ____________.

How has menopause been "medicalized"? In what ways are models that focus on illness and disease with regards to menopause harmful to women?

Discuss positive aspects of growing older from a woman's perspective.

The label used to describe the middle-aged women who must cope simultaneously with the needs of elderly parents and teenaged children is the

How are women's experiences of menopause affected by culture?

Describe how the health,safety,and dignity of older people are affected by poverty,isolation,and ageism.What social,societal,and biological factors allow these problems to develop and continue?

Research suggests _______________ women are most concerned about their appearances and most invested in treating their bodies as improvement projects.

The belief that women are "old" earlier than men is a(n)

Some people speak to the elderly as if they are small children or animals,an approach referred to as

Modern researchers believe hot flashes are caused by a(n)

Older women having weakness,lack of energy,and poor stamina

Many grandmothers who are full-time caregivers of grandchildren report

Ellen is 51 years old and is at the threshold of menopause.We can safely assume that she will experience

Age stereotyping is usually triggered by

What are some factors that affect a person's likelihood to give care to elderly parents?

Elderspeak,speaking with elders differently than with others,is a

Changes in sexual activity for women in later life may be influenced by

Paving the Way

Gender, Status, and Power

Images of Women

The Meanings of Difference

Sex, Gender, and Bodies

Gendered Identities: Childhood

Sex, Love, and Romance

Commitments: Women and Close Relationships

Mothering

Work and Achievement

Violence Against Women

Psychological Disorders, Therapy, and Womens Well-Being

Making a Difference: Toward

Filters

Aging men tend to talk about their bodies while women speak of .