Starter On your coloured paper, write down what you already know about age identity.

Age Identity

Learning Objectives To explain how age is socially constructed To apply features of different age identities To analyse how old age may be changing

Age Identity In groups, write different characteristics/stereotypes of the different types of age identity on your table cloths. Using this information note down how age identity may impact a person’s life. The British Social Attitudes report found that age was the strongest ‘bonding factor’ when it came to identity with all age groups having a sense of common interest with their own age group.

Biological Argument Biology clearly has some influence on how society divides people by age as the young are not psychologically or physically developed enough to take part in adult tasks. Life Cycle Life Course

The Social Construction of Age How could it be argued that age identity is socially constructed? Think of the characteristics, status etc that are attached to the different age identities in the UK. Have these always been the same?

Old Age and Stigmatisation What sort of prejudice and discrimination might elderly people face that leads to old age being a stigmatised identity? Does Society fear Age? Explain What is the problem with having an increasing elderly population?

Media and Old Age 1.List as many elderly males as you can think of in the media and as many elderly females as you can think of. 2.How are elderly portrayed in the media? – Give examples 3.Are there any positive images?

Discrimination Discrimination - ​treating a ​person or ​particular ​group of ​people ​differently, ​especially in a ​worse way from the way in which you ​treat other ​people, because of ​their ​Age, Sexuality, Race etc How are elderly Discriminated against in the workplace?

Workplace and Old Age Age discrimination is now outlawed by the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 and the Equality Act In 2011 the retirement age was legally abolished and employers cannot compulsorily retire workers once they reach 65. Miriam O'Reilly Ageism – Make notes Miriam O'Reilly Ageism How would Marxism view elderly in the workplace?

Active Ageing and the Third Age Laslett developed the concept of the third age to describe how social changes have created a new generation of retired people who can find fulfilment in old age. Using the handout and your own knowledge answer the following questions: 1)What social changes mean old age is a more positive experience than it used to be? 2)Is this the case for all elderly people? 3)Why does Marhánková see old age as more positive? 4)What is active ageing? 5)Which sociological theory is likely to see old age as positive? Why?

Plenary Note down three points that you have learnt from todays lesson on your post it note

Do now task Write down everything you can remember from last lesson

Age Identity Youth

Learning Objectives To explain Key features of Youth To analyse how youth culture is socially constructed To evaluate theories on youth culture

Starter In pairs: Draw a picture about what Youth means to you Can include words (limited) Symbols Features Characteristics

Youth a Social Construction? What makes Youth different to Middle and Old Age identities? Make notes on how youth is socially constructed

Youth Culture Youth identity tends to be expressed through youth subcultures. Youth subcultures are groups of young people who share features which are different from the dominant culture. In your envelopes you will find images and names of subcultures, match them together. Note down the following: Norms Values Fashion/Style Are they resisting? Are they influenced by globalisation?

Theories on Youth Subcultures You will be allocated one of the following theories: What do you think your theory will say about youth subcultures? 1)Functionalism 2)Marxism 3)Feminism 4)Ethnic theories 5)Postmodernism

Theories on Youth Subcultures Individually, using your notes on youth subcultures complete the A3 comparison table of the different theories. Ensure you note down the studies/concepts, as well as why the theory agrees/disagrees with another theory.

Plenary

Next Lesson….. As a starter: You will be given a 20 marker, for you to apply your knowledge to Applying the material from item A and your own knowledge evaluate the view that age is the most important source of identity (20 marks)