Question 1

Assimilation is a process whereby subcultures retain their own identity.

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Assimilation is a process where subcultures gradually adopt the characteristics of the dominant culture, often losing their distinct identity.

Question 2

A racial subculture is a subgroup within a larger society in which physical appearance and cultural commonality define the boundaries of membership.

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A racial subculture is characterized by shared physical traits and cultural practices that distinguish its members from the larger society.

Question 3

Kobayashi (2000) found that, among second- and third-generation Japanese Canadians, few had a strong commitment to filial duty.

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Question 4

The situation of elderly Chinese people is often related to whether they spent their childhood in China or in Canada.

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The experiences and cultural influences during childhood can impact the lifestyle, health, and social support systems of elderly individuals, which may differ significantly between those who grew up in China and those who grew up in Canada.

Question 5

Elderly people who have lived in Canada most of their lives are just as likely as recent elderly immigrants to feel isolated and marginalized.

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Elderly people who have lived in Canada most of their lives are generally more integrated into the community and familiar with the culture, reducing feelings of isolation compared to recent immigrants who may face language barriers and cultural differences.

Question 6

Acculturation is a process whereby individuals from one cultural group learn and internalize the culture of another group.

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Acculturation involves adopting cultural traits or social patterns of another group, often occurring when individuals from different cultures come into direct contact.

Question 7

Social scientists have always studied the diversity within a society and the structural factors that influence the experiences and opportunities of aging adults.

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Question 8

An intersectionality lens considers disadvantage (and privilege) as fundamentally tied to the intersection of multiple inequalities that are fluid over the life course and reinforced in social structures.

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Intersectionality examines how various social identities (e.g., race, gender, class) intersect and create overlapping systems of disadvantage and privilege, which are dynamic and embedded in societal structures.

Question 9

Intersectionality has been useful in understanding how minority-group statuses and related forms of inequality are formed, sustained, and how they can be changed over time.

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Intersectionality examines how various social identities (e.g., race, gender, class) intersect to create unique experiences of oppression or privilege, helping to understand and address complex inequalities.

Question 10

Increased interventions through federal health and financial assistance programs have largely improved unemployment rates, living conditions, levels of physical and mental health, and poverty levels for Indigenous peoples in Canada.

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While there have been efforts to improve conditions for Indigenous peoples in Canada, systemic issues and disparities persist, and the effectiveness of interventions varies, with many communities still facing significant challenges.

Question 11

What are the similarities in Eastern and Western societies' treatment of elderly persons?

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Question 12

What are the differences between Eastern and Western societies' treatment of elderly persons?

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Question 13

What is the modernization hypothesis? What are four critiques of this perspective?

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Question 14

How are Indigenous elders in Canada viewed by their communities? What have they done that has had a positive effect on their status?

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Question 15

From a structural perspective, what are some of the inequalities faced by Indigenous peoples?

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Question 16

What are four common research approaches used to understand the cultural basis of aging?

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Question 17

What are three developments in the study of aging from a comparative perspective?

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Question 18

What is the intersectionality lens and how can it shed light on aging?

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Question 19

Why is ethnocentrism a problem for older adults in a multicultural society? Illustrate your answer with an example.

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Question 20

What are three ways in which the Industrial Revolution changed the lives and status of older people?

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Quiz 2: Historical and Cultural Perspectives on Aging