Reasons for Multiple and Competing Theories in the Field of Study
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Reasons for Multiple and Competing Theories in the Field of Study

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What is the key argument of the political economy of aging perspective?

  • Reciprocal relationships between generations, where parents raise children and adult children care for aging parents, are a key concept of social exchange theory.
  • Gender, ethnicity, and religion are more important factors than social class in determining people's social position.
  • Social class, often determined by education, wealth, and occupation, is the most important determinant of people's place in society. (correct)
  • Older people lack material resources but have valuable resources like time, wisdom, and caring to offer their families and communities.

    • Which of the following is NOT considered a valuable resource that older people can offer, according to the text?

  • Wisdom
  • Respect
  • Time for volunteering or childcare
  • Material possessions (correct)

    • What is a key concept of the social exchange theory of aging?

  • Reciprocal relationships between generations
  • Gender
  • Resources, power, and opportunities (correct)
  • Social class

    • The text suggests that the political economy of aging perspective may be a better fit for explaining age relations in which type of countries?

    <p>Developed countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as affecting social position?

    <p>Occupation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say the political economy perspective focuses on?

    <p>The advantages and disadvantages of social class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key concept of the social exchange theory of aging?

    <p>Reciprocal relationships between generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say about the potential of the political economy perspective to explain age relations?

    <p>It is a better fit for economically advanced (developed) countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a valuable resource that older people can offer to their family, community, and society?

    <p>Income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key argument of the social exchange theory of aging, as described in the text?

    <p>Reciprocal relationships between generations are a key concept.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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