6.3.4 The effect of age on social opportunities

• What does the term 'social stratification' refer to?

  Hierarchical division of society
• An individual's 'life chances' are affected by both opportunities and constraints
• What are two social opportunities available to young people?

  Education and social mobility
• The elderly often face an increased risk of poverty and health issues.


  True
• What factors influence social stratification?

  Wealth, income, education
• Age has no impact on social opportunities.

  False
• What is a common challenge faced by elderly people in terms of social opportunities?

  Reduced employment prospects
• What is social stratification based on?

  Wealth, income, education
• What are life chances influenced by?

  Social class, education, age
• Order the stages of life based on social opportunities and challenges

  1️⃣ Young: Education but lack of experience

  2️⃣ Middle-aged: Established careers but plateaus

  3️⃣ Elderly: Accumulated wealth but reduced employment
• An individual's life chances are the opportunities and constraints that affect their ability to improve their social and economic position
• Young people often lack job experience and face financial instability.


  True
• Middle-aged individuals often have established healthcare coverage but face an increased risk of chronic conditions
• Elderly people may experience reduced mobility, which affects their healthcare access.

  True
• Age significantly affects an individual's social participation and political engagement
• Variations in social participation across age groups are influenced by factors such as financial stability
• Life chances refer to the opportunities and constraints affecting social and economic mobility.


  True
• Order the age groups from most to least reliant on government-funded healthcare:

  1️⃣ Elderly

  2️⃣ Middle-aged

  3️⃣ Young
• What are two social opportunities for young people?

  Education, career growth
• Young people often lack job experience and face financial instability as they start their careers.


  True
• What are two health and healthcare challenges faced by the elderly?

  Reduced mobility, chronic conditions
• What is a key healthcare opportunity for young people?

  Preventive healthcare
• What is a significant factor in determining health and healthcare opportunities?

  Age
• What is a challenge faced by middle-aged individuals in healthcare?

  Increased risk of chronic conditions
• How do young people typically engage in social participation?

  Digital social media
• Elderly individuals maintain consistent voter turnout and advocate for pensioner policies.

  True
• Order the trends in income and wealth accumulation across age groups:

  1️⃣ Young: Lower income, limited wealth

  2️⃣ Middle-aged: Higher income, substantial wealth

  3️⃣ Elderly: Lower income, varies wealth
• Wealth accumulation in old age can decline due to increased healthcare costs.

  True
• Match the age group with relevant government policies:

  Young ↔️ Education subsidies

  Middle-aged ↔️ Retirement planning assistance

  Elderly ↔️ Healthcare coverage for seniors
• What term describes the influence of age on opportunities and constraints?

  Social stratification
• Match the age group with their social inequalities:

  Young ↔️ Limited job experience, financial instability

  Middle-aged ↔️ Balancing work and healthcare responsibilities

  Elderly ↔️ Reduced mobility, higher healthcare costs
• Young people typically have established careers and higher incomes.

  False
• Arrange the age groups in order of increasing voter turnout:

  1️⃣ Young

  2️⃣ Middle-aged

  3️⃣ Elderly
• Social stratification is based solely on income.

  False
• Age influences social stratification by affecting an individual's life chances
• Age-related social inequalities require tailored support systems for each age group.


  True
• Young and elderly people often face more constraints compared to those in their prime working years.


  True
• Health and healthcare opportunities refer to the access individuals have to healthcare services, preventive measures, and medical treatments that promote and maintain their health
• Elderly individuals often rely on caregivers due to reduced mobility.


  True
• An elderly retiree with Medicare might struggle to afford long-term care costs.


  True