Aging and
Diversity
Can be
based
on
Includes
Multipule Jeopardy Theory ^
Definition
Old age can add to the disadvantages or race, ethnicity,
and gender.
• Minority statuses can increase risk of poverty,
discrimination, illness, or death (Novak et al., 2018).
Example from
the case study
This was evident in the case study as Zhang Wei became of old age and added to his disadvantages he already had with his race that came from being Chinese in Canada. He had to continue to work even when he was becoming of old age and it added to his disadvantages.
Can result
in
Ethnicity
Example from
the case study
The people observed in
the case study were Chinese
and practiced Chinese culture,
traditions, and language.
Definition
Shared cultural
heritage
Culture
Definition
The ways of thinking, the ways of acting, and the material objects that together form a people’s way of life; shared language, beliefs, values, customs, and practices (Macionis et al.,
2017)
Example from
the case study
Culture was evident
as Yu Yan still wanted
her two children to
grow up being raised with
their traditional cultures
from China.
Minority
Definition
A group of people who differ
from the larger population. This can
include in terms of race, language,
culture, and/or other characteristics.
Example from
case study
An example of this is shown
in the case study because Yu Yan
moved to Canada from China. Both her
and her husband are a minority in Canada
in terms of their race, first language, and
culture.