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Sociology chapter 11

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Activity theory   An interactionist theory of againg that argues that elderly people who remain active and socially involved will be best adjusted  
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Ageism   prejudice and discrimination based on a person's age  
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Disengagement theory   A functionalist theory of aging that contends that society and the aging individual mutually sever many of their relationships  
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Expressiveness   A term used to refer to concern for maintenance of harmony and the internal emotional affairs of the family  
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Gender roles   Expectations regarding the proper behavior, attitudes, and activities of males and females  
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Gerontology   The scientific study of the sociological and psychological aspects of aging and the problems of the aged  
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Glass ceiling   An invisible barrier that blocks the promotion of a qualified individuals in a work environment because of the individual's gender, race, or etchnicity  
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Homphobia   Fear of and prejudice against homosexuality  
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Institutional discrimination   The denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals and groups that results from the normal operations of a society  
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Instrumentality   A term used to refer to emphasis on tasks, focus on more distant goals, and a concern for the external relationship between one's family and other social institutions  
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Second shift   The double burden work outside the home followed by child care and house work that many women face and few men share equitably  
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Sexism   The ideology that one sex is superior to the other  
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Sexual harassment   Behavior that occurs when work benefits are made contingent on sexual favors (as a quid pro quo), or when touching, lewd comments, or exhibition of pornographic material creates a "hostile environment" in the work place  
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