PSYC 4072 Chapter : Demographics XCultural Perspec And Ageism
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Status of older people in traditional societies. Status of older people in modern societies. Mistreatment tied to chronological age, not necessarily to older people. Any form of discrimination, mistreatment or unfair practice in regards to age. Could be ageist towards a 15 year old. Increasing numbers of older adults today and in the future. In 1900"s: people > 65 only 4% of the us population. Today: people > 65 are 12% of the us population. In 2020: people > 65 will be 16% of the us population. In 2050: people > 65 will be 20-25% of the us population. At least half the population can expect to reach old age drop in infant mortality rate. Doing a better job at keeping people alive at childhood, keeping adults healthy, keeping older people healthy. Population pyramid will begin to flip, see more older people and less young people.
