Age Inequality: New Right Explanations of Age Inequality Flashcards
What do New Right Sociologists argue has made age inequality worse?
Intervention from the state
Which New Right Sociologist thinks state intervention has exacerbated inequality?
Saunders
What does Saunders argue about elderly people saving money?
They do not save money
According to Saunders, what do the government state pensions say?
They say they will last someone through their life
What do elderly people not do while they are in the workplace due to government pension promises?
They do not save
What does Saunders argue has developed due to pension inequality?
Consumption cleavage
What is consumption cleavage?
When some elderly people can afford their own private services while others cannot
Which survey looked at 5000 pensioners?
Scottish Widow Pension
What did the Scottish Widow Pension find out of 5000 elderly people?
1/4 of them had no personal savings
What would Marxists say about the New Right blaming elderly people for their poverty?
They should be blaming capitalism instead
What does Philipson argue is the main idea of capitalism?
To exploit workers for profit
What does Philipson say about elderly people state support?
They do not get enough support
According to Philipson, why do elderly people not get more state support?
So the bourgeoisie can keep more profit
What do the elderly end up forming a part of, according to Philipson?
Reserve army of labor
Why does the reserve army of labor allow for more exploitation by the ruling class?
Working for lower wages means more profit
What 2 things in a workplace will the reserve army of labor accept?
Lower pay, Poorer working conditions
Why do the elderly form part of the reserve army of labor?
So they can afford their lifestyles
Which New Right sociologist says the emergence of the underclass has led to age inequality?
Murray
What does Murray argue about the upbringing of children in the underclass?
They have experienced inefficient primary socialisation
According to Murray, which parents are present in underclass family structures?
They only have a single mother present
What does Murray argue about single mothers teaching their boys how to behave?
They are unable to discipline their children
What do underclass children not learn with a father not being present?
They do not learn the importance of having a male breadwinner role model
If underclass children are not disciplined properly, what will they not respect in society?
They will not respect authority
What subcultures are underclass children more likely to join in schools?
Anti-school subcultures
