HLTHAGE 1BB3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Intergenerational Equity, Ageism, Baby Talk
17 Oct 2018
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Social structure: a relatively stable pattern of social interactions. Prejudice: being biased against someone or something; a negative judgement formed beforehand without knowledge of the facts. Discrimination: unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice. Stereotypes: an exaggerated and often prejudiced view of a type of person or a group of people. Elderspeak: simplified speech like baby talk that some people use when they speak to older people; it stems from stereotyping older people as slow-witted. Anti-aging industry: the multibillion-dollar worldwide market for products that claim to reduce or reverse the effects of aging. Intergenerational equity: a call for balanced support of older and younger people through public policy and public expenditures. The 2 goals of gerontology: scholars and researchers produce accurate knowledge about aging, professionals who work with older people apply this knowledge to create a better life for their clients. All older people are either wealthy or poor.
