soc220 exam 2

gerontology

study of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging

which sociological theory is about meanings we attach to things?

symbolic interactionism

what are the levels of “old”

young-old (65-84)

oldest-old (85-99)

do older adults feel devalued by youth culture

yes

ageism

stereotypying, prejudice, and discrimination against epople based on their age

who is least likeyl to be a victim of crime in the US

older people (65+)

which age group is the fastest growing group in the US

the baby boomers

fertility rate

demographic measure indiciting the average number of children born to women of childberign age within a spefici population during a given year

what is life expectancy

the average period that person may expect to live

most common form of elder abuse

neglect

what is senescence

biological process of aging, characterized by the rgadual ireeversible decline in functional capacity of cells or entire organism

disengagement theory

successful aging involves a natural, mutual withdrawal between older adults and society

moral entrepreneur

indiviudal, group, or organizaiton that seeks to influence society to adopt and enforce new norms, laws, or moral standards

is social isolation a problem of aging

yes

mass media

diverse tech based communication tools designe dot reach, entertain, and infomr large geographically dispersed audiences simultaneously

defining characteristic of mass media

its capacity to transmit messages, information, and entertainment to a vast, diverse and geogrphically disperesed audience

what was the first medium of mass communicaiton

newspaper

by the 1950s how many homes had a tv

about 86%-90%

what does research say about political bias in teh media

is prevalent, increasingly polarized and often driven by audience demand rather than just producer ideology

does media focus on good or bad news

bad (in terms of news, news) good (in terms of whats going on in our lives)

what does feminism say aobut who controls the mass media

men, teh patriarchy control it

what does symbolic interacitonsims say about mass media

views mass media as a pwoerufl tool that shpaes our shared reality, identity, and socila norms through symbols, images and language

what is the crude divorce rate

2.4/1,000

kinship

web of social relationships and bonds formed through blood ties, marriage, or adoption

what is extended family

goes beyond nuclear family (parents and kids) so grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles

what is a family of affinity

relationships created through marriage or adoption rather than blood

biggest problem facing single parents

severe financial insecurity

what is no fault divorce

a legal dissolution of marriage where netiher spouse is required to prove that the other committed wrongdoing, such as adultery or cruelty

what nation has the higest divorce rate

USA

what is a blended family

families that come together from remarried parents. so step siblings

what does the research on same sex parents say

they’re normal and will do just fine

why do so few people use IVF

its freaking expensive

what is the basic idea behind social exhcnage theory

social behavior is a result fo a cost-benefit analysis, where individuals aim to maximize reawards (e.g., companionship, money) and minimize costs (e.g. effort, time) in relationships

which theoretical paradigm views families in terms of gender inequality

feminist thoery

are mothers willing to pick a favorite child

yes

how sure are the hicldren who are picked as favorites that they are the favorite

60% error

in 1900, how did the nubmer of farm workers compare ot factory workers

number of farmers dropped for better conditions and pay of factory jobs

what is deindustrializaiton

reduction o findustrial activity manufacturing jobs, and factory output in a region o reconomy, marking a shift twoward service vased indsutries (being moved overseas)

what is globalization

process by which businesses or other organizations develop internaitonal influence o rstart operating on an international scale

why do US companies move their manufacturing to other countries

cheaper labor, no unions, easier

what are the primary and secondary labor markets

primary: high-wage, satable jobs with benefits, promotiaotnl ladder, and high skill requirements

secondary: low wages, high turnover, minmal benefits, and little upward mobility

what is the most dnagerous type of work

blue collar, physical work