HLTHAGE 1BB3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Mild Cognitive Impairment, Old Age, Symbolic Interactionism
22 Nov 2017
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Stereotypes: generalization of a group, preconceived ideas. Positive stereotypes: ex. sweet, kind, wise, etc. How are negative stereotype reinforced: media, books, cards, cartoons, newspapers, ads, all contribute to these negative stereotypes. Discrimination: having prejudice ideas and changing behavior towards that group because of those ideas. Identity: can influence scientific research, policies and legislation that affect older people, can influence access to opportunities and services. How to combat ageism: educate yourself, spending time with older individuals, raising awareness. Theory: help you gain knowledge about things in the world, better understanding/changes that occur in social life. Age stratification theory: sociological approach, looks at the movement of cohorts across the life course and examines the similarities and differences between them. Concepts: age cohorts same age, group of people, age grades - generation, baby boomers, labels for age groups. Disengagement theory (60s: as you get older, disengage from society, leave jobs, roles to give to younger people coming up.
