Elderly Population Growth and Age Stratification Quiz

What is the result of improved healthcare and declining birth rates mentioned in the text?

Increased proportion of elderly individuals (correct)

Decrease in the proportion of elderly individuals

No impact on the age distribution

More children in modern societies

How does age stratification impact society?

Has no effect on social structure

Creates inequalities in resources and social status (correct)

Promotes equal opportunities for all age groups

Leads to a balanced distribution of wealth

What does the double standard of aging refer to?

Treatment based on ethnicity

Treatment based on income levels

Differential treatment based on gender (correct)

Equal treatment for all ages

According to conflict theory, what does the age-based hierarchy in societies emphasize?

Devaluation of the most productive categories Signup and view all the answers

How do societal norms contribute to the double standard of aging?

By pressuring women to maintain youthful appearance Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of social, economic, and cultural differences on age stratification?

Creation of disparities in resources and opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason behind the relocation of Life-Style Retirement Migrants?

Enhancing overall well-being and enjoyment in retirement Signup and view all the answers

Which group of migrants migrates seasonally to warmer regions to escape harsh winters according to the text?

Canadian Snowbirds Signup and view all the answers

What defines the Zero Generation in the context of migration discussed?

Grandparents who follow their adult children in migration or engage in back-and-forth mobility at an older age Signup and view all the answers

What are some vulnerabilities that elder migrants may face according to the text?

Social isolation, lack of access to care, and challenges in adapting to a new environment Signup and view all the answers

Which group is more focused on lifestyle reasons rather than economic factors for migration?

Life-Style Retirement Migrants Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Canadian Snowbirds from other types of migrants in terms of migration patterns?

They migrate seasonally for lifestyle reasons like escaping harsh winters Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective suggests that society maintains order by gradually transitioning responsibilities from older to younger individuals as people age?

Structural Functionalism Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes most directly to higher life expectancy?

Medical advances eliminating diseases Signup and view all the answers

Which concept refers to older adults relocating for lifestyle improvements in retirement, seeking better climate and leisure opportunities?

Life-Style Retirement Migration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Symbolic Interactionism on aging?

The meaning individuals attach to growing old Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary contribution of indigenous elders in society?

Preservation of traditional knowledge and cultural practices Signup and view all the answers

How does symbolic interactionism view the role of media in shaping individuals' experiences and identities as they age?

Media representations can influence societal perceptions of aging Signup and view all the answers