SOC102H1 Chapter Notes -Travis Hirschi, Disengagement Theory, Symbolic Interactionism
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People living longer: in the past 1 career and 1 family was enough, now new opportunity holds great importance for social organization. Aging is also historical: different to be young adult today than in the past. Cultural meanings are specific to times and places: Age difference concern us less as we grow older law tries to protect younger and more vulnerable, less social protection is needed for ages 20-70. Meanings of age and aging are always in flux, so our age-related policies need to keep changing to agree with them. Problem with age: leads to stereotyping and prejudice, classifying people by age, can lead to discrimination. Ageism: all types of prejudice/discrimination against members of society based on individual"s age, whether old or young. Thinks society is made up of supporting parts working together to function (a well-oiled machine ) >also views that society is only as strong as its weakest members.
