Sociology

Chp. 10

Study Guide

The test will come from the following areas:

• Terms:  gender, gender roles, gender identity, patriarchy, sexism, women’s movement, suffrage, wage gap, glass ceiling, second shift, ageism, graying of America, baby-boom, dependency ratio, Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, alternative medicine, AIDS

• How do gender roles affect the opportunities available to men and women in society?

• How are gender roles affected by socialization?

• What effect is the aging of the population having on society?

• How is the aging of the population affecting the life chances of older Americans?

• What is the state of health care in the US?

• What are some of the special health care concerns of various segments of US society?