WarmUp Copy the following word pairs into your journal

& label each word in the pair as either “masculine” or “feminine.” Give a 1-sentence explanation for the choice you made for each pair.

Pink/BlueDog/CatSalt/PepperVanilla/ChocolateHome/OfficeBeach/MountainSedan/Sports Car

CHAPTER 11.1Gender, Age & Health

OBJECTIVESAnalyze how gender roles affect

the opportunities available to men & women in society.

Explain how gender roles are affected by socialization.

Discuss the effect that the aging of the population is having on society.

GENDERthe behavioral

and psychological traits considered appropriate for men & womenSex = the

biological identity of that person

GENDER ROLES the specific behaviors &

attitudes that society establishes for men & women Gender Identity – the

awareness of being masculine or feminine as those traits are defined by culture

THE SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY OF SEXISM

1. people who see women as incapable of holding positions of power make choices based on this belief

2. men who see women as inferior oppose women entering powerful positions

3. women who accept an inferior role do not pursue traditionally male roles

4. thus, not enough women are in positions of power to push for greater access

5. the fact that few women hold positions of power is used to justify the opinion that women must be incapable of holding such positions

AGEISM the belief that one age category is by nature

superior to another age category“the graying (greying) of America”

2000: 12%2010: 12%2025: 19%2050: 20%

THE EFFECTS OF AN AGING POPULATION ON AMERICAN SOCIETY

Economic Effects:Rising cost of health careCost of social securityBurdon to family & younger workersLiving longer in retirement

Political Effects:Becoming a stronger political forceOrganized voting block (AARP etc.)

focusing on health care, retirement & Social Security

MEDICARE the government-sponsored health-

insurance plan for elderly Americans & Americans with disabilities

MEDICAID the state & federally funded health-

insurance program for low-income individuals

CLASSWORK: CHAPTER 11

Pg 271: #2-3 Pg 277: #2-3 Pg 287: #2-3 Pg 288: #1-10 Identifying People &

Ideas Pg 288: #1-7 Understanding Main Ideas Pg 289: #1-4 Building Social Studies

Skills

EXPLORING CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Open your books to Pg. 266 & read the segment titled “Women in the World Today.”

Answer the “Think About It” questions in complete sentences in your journal.

ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING Using the following website, describe the history of

& propose a solution to, the problem of Social Security in America. http://www.justfacts.com/socialsecurity.asp

Compose your thoughts in a 1-page, typed, double-spaced, TNR font essay (or 2-full pages hand written). Include facts (numbers, statistics)!

Consider the following issues when writing: What strategies should be used to ensure benefits for

future generations without substantially increasing the national debt?

How will the birth rate affect your access to benefits at retirement?

Should we do away with Social Security & focus on other strategies for saving money for retirement? Like what?