 |  Aging and The Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology, 2/e Jill Quadagno,
Florida State University
Aging and Inequality
Learning ObjectivesAfter reading the chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions.
1.What is the theory of cumulative disadvantage and how does it explain gender, racial, and ethnic differences in material well-being among the aged? |
| | | 2.How do gender and marital status affect a person's eligibility for Social Security benefits? |
| | | 3.How does the Social Security benefit for spouses operate? |
| | | 4.How do gender and marital status affect a person's eligibility for employer pensions? |
| | | 5.How do racial and ethnic groups vary in terms of their economic security in old age? |
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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education