Ageism and feminism

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Understanding Ageism and Feminism

Explore the intersections of ageism and feminism through thought-provoking questions that challenge societal norms and perceptions. This quiz will not only test your knowledge but also enhance your understanding of how age and gender intersect in various contexts.

Discover key concepts related to age discrimination.
Learn about the impacts of feminism on perceptions of age.
Engage with research from notable sociologists and theorists.

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Who is more likely to experience age discrimination?

Females

Males

Bardasi (2002) suggest which type of women were likely to be poor in old age

Single (by choice)

Married

Divorce

What does Crenshaw (1991) call an aggregate of discrimination?

Diversity

Intersectionality

Race

Age

Who said older women have to try to retain sexual attractiveness by remaining young to be treated as a equal to men?

Oakley

Somerville

Wolf

Pilcher

Which sociologists criticise Feminism' view on age?

Pilcher

Featherstone and Hepworth

Bowles and Gintis

Parsons

What does Pilcher say?

Age groups are blurring

Age groups are more distinct

Age groups are fragmented

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