Question 1

Discus the patterns of gender inequality in old age.

Accepted Answer

Gender inequality in old age is a complex issue that is influenced by a variety of social, economic, and cultural factors. One of the key patterns of gender inequality in old age is the disparity in financial security. Women are more likely to experience poverty in old age due to factors such as the gender pay gap, time taken off work for caregiving responsibilities, and lower rates of pension and retirement savings. This financial insecurity can lead to increased vulnerability and dependence on others for support.

Another pattern of gender inequality in old age is the prevalence of elder abuse, with women being at a higher risk of experiencing abuse and neglect. This can be attributed to the intersection of ageism and sexism, as well as the disproportionate burden of caregiving that falls on women in old age.

Additionally, gender inequality in old age is reflected in healthcare disparities. Women are more likely to experience chronic health conditions and disabilities in old age, yet they may face barriers in accessing quality healthcare due to factors such as lower income and lack of social support. This can result in poorer health outcomes and reduced quality of life for older women.

Furthermore, societal attitudes and stereotypes about aging and gender can contribute to the marginalization of older women. Ageism and sexism intersect to devalue and dismiss the experiences and contributions of older women, leading to social isolation and decreased opportunities for engagement and participation in community life.

In conclusion, the patterns of gender inequality in old age are multifaceted and deeply rooted in systemic issues. Addressing these disparities requires a comprehensive approach that addresses economic, social, and cultural factors, and promotes gender equity across the lifespan.

Question 2

What might younger African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos do to limit the pattern of cumulative disadvantages during their older years?

Accepted Answer

Younger African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos can take several steps to limit the pattern of cumulative disadvantages during their older years. Firstly, they can prioritize education and skill-building to increase their earning potential and access to better job opportunities. This may involve pursuing higher education or vocational training programs that can lead to stable and well-paying careers.

Additionally, they can focus on building and maintaining strong social and professional networks that can provide support and opportunities for advancement. This can include seeking out mentors, joining professional organizations, and actively participating in community groups.

Furthermore, they can prioritize financial literacy and planning for their future by saving and investing early, and being mindful of their spending habits. This can help to build a solid financial foundation that can provide security in their later years.

Lastly, they can advocate for policies and initiatives that address systemic inequalities and provide support for marginalized communities. This can involve participating in activism, voting for representatives who prioritize these issues, and supporting organizations that work towards social and economic justice.

By taking these proactive steps, younger African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos can work towards limiting the cumulative disadvantages that often impact their older years, and strive towards a more equitable and secure future.

Question 3

In the context of Social Security benefits, which of the following statements is true about replacement rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It actually favors households with a single earner. 
B)  Couples with two high-earning spouses receive the highest benefits in terms of replacement rates. 
C)  It is the percentage of household savings that Social Security replaces for a deceased spouse. 
D)  Replacement rates are the same for earning and non-earning couples. 
A)  It actually favors households with a single earner. 
B)  Couples with two high-earning spouses receive the highest benefits in terms of replacement rates. 
C)  It is the percentage of household savings that Social Security replaces for a deceased spouse. 
D)  Replacement rates are the same for earning and non-earning couples. A

Question 4

Data have indicated that women earn lower wages than men. In 2009, women aged from 25 to 34 earned _____ percent as much as men.

Accepted Answer

A)  77 
B)  40 
C)  10 
D)  88 
A)  77 
B)  40 
C)  10 
D)  88

Question 5

Marriage has a positive effect on a woman's finances in old age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Dual entitlement under Social Security refers to men and women who have worked outside the home and are eligible for worker benefits as well as for benefits as a spouse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In which European country are there virtually no poor elderly people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sweden 
B)  Italy 
C)  Holland 
D)  Denmark 
A)  Sweden 
B)  Italy 
C)  Holland 
D)  Denmark

Question 8

What accounted for the high number of Native American elderly left alone on reservations in the years 1952-1972?

Accepted Answer

A)  the relocation of more than 100,000 Native Americans to urban areas 
B)  the high death rate of middle-aged Native Americans 
C)  the reorganization of reservations by age 
D)  the refusal of the elderly to leave the reservations when the government attempted to force them to do so 
A)  the relocation of more than 100,000 Native Americans to urban areas 
B)  the high death rate of middle-aged Native Americans 
C)  the reorganization of reservations by age 
D)  the refusal of the elderly to leave the reservations when the government attempted to force them to do so

Question 9

Pension-splitting refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  pension becoming part of a divorce decree and being applied to the divorced spouse. 
B)  an agreement such that each spouse gets half of the other's pension. 
C)  an arrangement that gay people can receive a portion of their partners' pension. 
D)  an agreement that the federal government will regulate pension rights. 
A)  pension becoming part of a divorce decree and being applied to the divorced spouse. 
B)  an agreement such that each spouse gets half of the other's pension. 
C)  an arrangement that gay people can receive a portion of their partners' pension. 
D)  an agreement that the federal government will regulate pension rights.

Question 10

All of the following are advantages of the Retirement Equity Act of 1984 except that:

Accepted Answer

A)  pensions for married couples must be joint and survivor annuities. 
B)  pension is considered a part of property settlement in divorces. 
C)  under no terms can survivor's benefits be waived. 
D)  the act applies only to private sector workers. 
A)  pensions for married couples must be joint and survivor annuities. 
B)  pension is considered a part of property settlement in divorces. 
C)  under no terms can survivor's benefits be waived. 
D)  the act applies only to private sector workers.

Question 11

More than half of the Native American population lives on reservations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Older Hispanics and African Americans had irregular patterns of work because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they primarily worked in high-skilled jobs where they were subject to high mental and physical stress. 
B)  they had higher mortality rates than any other ethnic minority in the United States. 
C)  they typically worked in sectors of the labor force where layoffs are common or work is seasonal. 
D)  Native Indians were the preferred labor force over these groups. 
A)  they primarily worked in high-skilled jobs where they were subject to high mental and physical stress. 
B)  they had higher mortality rates than any other ethnic minority in the United States. 
C)  they typically worked in sectors of the labor force where layoffs are common or work is seasonal. 
D)  Native Indians were the preferred labor force over these groups.

Question 13

With respect to Social Security, people who receive the highest lifetime earnings receive the _____ benefits.

Accepted Answer

A)  best 
B)  highest 
C)  longest 
D)  consistent 
A)  best 
B)  highest 
C)  longest 
D)  consistent

Question 14

High suicide rates have reduced the number of elderly Native Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All state and local government workers' pension plans are regulated by the Retirement Equity Act of 1984.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Gender inequality in old age, especially economic resources, can be attributed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  low labor force participation. 
B)  low educational achievement. 
C)  familial responsibilities. 
D)  the type of occupations in which women are employed. 
A)  low labor force participation. 
B)  low educational achievement. 
C)  familial responsibilities. 
D)  the type of occupations in which women are employed.

Question 17

Because of a lack of housing wealth, most older African Americans have less income security for their old age, and an emergency can deplete their resources. Such unequal distribution of wealth perpetuates:

Accepted Answer

A)  powerlessness. 
B)  classism. 
C)  cumulative disadvantage. 
D)  racism. 
A)  powerlessness. 
B)  classism. 
C)  cumulative disadvantage. 
D)  racism.

Question 18

The disparity in income by ethnicity/race can be explained by the type of employment that a person had before retirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ constitute the largest Native American group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Seminoles 
B)  Creeks 
C)  Navajos 
D)  Cherokees 
A)  Seminoles 
B)  Creeks 
C)  Navajos 
D)  Cherokees

Question 20

For Native Americans, health care is provided by the Indian Health Services. This service is the responsibility of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  tribe. 
B)  state government. 
C)  local government. 
D)  federal government. 
A)  tribe. 
B)  state government. 
C)  local government. 
D)  federal government.

Discus the patterns of gender inequality in old age.

What might younger African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos do to limit the pattern of cumulative disadvantages during their older years?

In the context of Social Security benefits, which of the following statements is true about replacement rate?

Data have indicated that women earn lower wages than men. In 2009, women aged from 25 to 34 earned _____ percent as much as men.

Marriage has a positive effect on a woman's finances in old age.

Dual entitlement under Social Security refers to men and women who have worked outside the home and are eligible for worker benefits as well as for benefits as a spouse.

In which European country are there virtually no poor elderly people?

What accounted for the high number of Native American elderly left alone on reservations in the years 1952-1972?

Pension-splitting refers to:

All of the following are advantages of the Retirement Equity Act of 1984 except that:

More than half of the Native American population lives on reservations.

Older Hispanics and African Americans had irregular patterns of work because:

With respect to Social Security, people who receive the highest lifetime earnings receive the _____ benefits.

High suicide rates have reduced the number of elderly Native Americans.

All state and local government workers' pension plans are regulated by the Retirement Equity Act of 1984.

Gender inequality in old age, especially economic resources, can be attributed to:

Because of a lack of housing wealth, most older African Americans have less income security for their old age, and an emergency can deplete their resources. Such unequal distribution of wealth perpetuates:

The disparity in income by ethnicity/race can be explained by the type of employment that a person had before retirement.

_____ constitute the largest Native American group.

For Native Americans, health care is provided by the Indian Health Services. This service is the responsibility of the:

The Field of Social Gerontology

Life Course Transitions

Theories of Aging

Demography of Aging

Old Age and the Welfare State

Biological Perspectives on Aging

Psychological Perspectives on Aging

Family Relationships and Social Support Systems

Living Arrangements

Work and Retirement

Health and Health Care

Caring for the Frail Elderly

Dying, Death, and Bereavement

The Economics of Aging

The Politics of Aging

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Exam 15: Poverty and Inequality

Discus the patterns of gender inequality in old age.

What might younger African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos do to limit the pattern of cumulative disadvantages during their older years?

In the context of Social Security benefits, which of the following statements is true about replacement rate?

Data have indicated that women earn lower wages than men. In 2009, women aged from 25 to 34 earned _____ percent as much as men.

Marriage has a positive effect on a woman's finances in old age.

Dual entitlement under Social Security refers to men and women who have worked outside the home and are eligible for worker benefits as well as for benefits as a spouse.

In which European country are there virtually no poor elderly people?

What accounted for the high number of Native American elderly left alone on reservations in the years 1952-1972?

Pension-splitting refers to:

All of the following are advantages of the Retirement Equity Act of 1984 except that:

More than half of the Native American population lives on reservations.

Older Hispanics and African Americans had irregular patterns of work because:

With respect to Social Security, people who receive the highest lifetime earnings receive the _____ benefits.

High suicide rates have reduced the number of elderly Native Americans.

All state and local government workers' pension plans are regulated by the Retirement Equity Act of 1984.

Gender inequality in old age, especially economic resources, can be attributed to:

Because of a lack of housing wealth, most older African Americans have less income security for their old age, and an emergency can deplete their resources. Such unequal distribution of wealth perpetuates:

The disparity in income by ethnicity/race can be explained by the type of employment that a person had before retirement.

_____ constitute the largest Native American group.

For Native Americans, health care is provided by the Indian Health Services. This service is the responsibility of the:

The Field of Social Gerontology

Life Course Transitions

Theories of Aging

Demography of Aging

Old Age and the Welfare State

Biological Perspectives on Aging

Psychological Perspectives on Aging

Family Relationships and Social Support Systems

Living Arrangements

Work and Retirement

Health and Health Care

Caring for the Frail Elderly

Dying, Death, and Bereavement

The Economics of Aging

The Politics of Aging

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