Inequality and Age (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards

Age categories change over time and vary between societies

Age is temporary, so may be less significant than other inequalities

Loss of status, self-respect, and social influence

Over half

Makes age discrimination illegal

Lower wages; minimum wage structured with lower rates for under 22s

£1,000 per year to £9,000 per year

Remain dependent on families for much longer

Useful to society, integrates people into society

Helps capitalism by providing cheap labour

Both young and old have poor labour market position

4.7% to 7.8%

Childhood is disappearing; internet gives children access to adult content

Toxic childhood - rapid development making children's lives stressful

Removed