Yes

What does Philipson say about the old?

They are of no use to Capitalism

Why?

They are no longer productive so the state are unwilling to support them adequately

Who does this put pressure on and why?

Mothers and female family members are forced to look after them

What is Philipson?

A Marxist

What do the elderly experience in employment?

Ageism, which is discrimination based on age

Ageism is a result of ____________, meaning they’re forced to be ____________ on family or the state since they’re _________________

Structured dependency

Economically dependent

Excluded from paid work

Life is structured into different life stages, such as _______, _________, worker, and _______ meaning role allocation and ________________

Childhood, adulthood, pensioner

Age related identities

The old's exclusion from the labour force makes them…

Dependent and powerless

What is fuel poverty?

Being unable to afford to keep ones home adequately heated

With the cost of living and the rise in price of energy bills, why are the elderly bring most affected into fuel poverty?

Their low income is largely spent in energy bills