The Contemporary Social Issues Ageing

1. The elderly in many Western nations are marginalized and stigmatized as slow, incompetent, and unable to give back to others and society because of their limitations. Many of the inhabitants of these nations look down on the elderly and exalt youth and being young. The elderly in many Eastern nations look up to the elderly and look to them for guidance and wisdom. Discuss the social, historical, and cultural foundations along with the ramifications of both approaches. 2. According to the Conflict perspective, two groups in society that are at odds with one another are the young versus the old. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Discuss. If you are a young (or older) American, do you believe the elderly (youth) would agree with your position? Video Links Video 1: How an Aging Population Will Change the World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4r0S5qoIXc Description: According the Pew Research Center, the number of elderly people will triple by 2050. How will this affect the world? Video 2: Growing Old in America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW5wCEcw0bU Description: Lisa Ling explores what it means to grow old in America. Video 3: Old and Poor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9zImCUEHaA Description: This video highlights the experiences of poor senior citizens. Article Links Article 1: The Risks of Social Isolation for Older Adults https://www.forbes.com/sites/howardgleckman/2017/11/29/the-risks-of-social-isolation-for-olderadults/?sh=60b1507215d3 Description: This article discusses the risk factors of social isolation among the elderly. Article 2: An Age-Old Problem: Who Is “Elderly”? https://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/174124992/an-age-old-problem-who-is-elderly Description: This article looks at relative ideas about ag