Author Question: The double standard of aging concept typically means that a. women are allowed to grow old ... (Read 55 times)

magmichele12 · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

The double standard of aging concept typically means that

a. women are allowed to grow old gracefully, whereas men must be concerned about preserving a macho image.
b. people judge elderly women more negatively than they judge elderly men.
c. as women grow older, they are judged in terms of competence, whereas men are judged in terms of power.
d. older women are expected to be lively and sociable, whereas older men are viewed as lonely and depressed.

Question 2

What can you conclude about the media representations of older women?

a. Older women are represented in great numbers and in a wide range of roles by the media.
b. Older women are often represented in the media, but their range of roles is limited by stereotypes.
c. Older women are not often represented in the media, but when they are present, the characterizations are realistic.
d. Older women are relatively invisible in the media, and their roles are limited.