Explain how the conservative, liberal, and radical-left viewpoints define problems linked to aging. What does each approach favor in terms of solutions to these problems? How might we learn from each to improve the social lives of our older population?
What will be an ideal response?
• Conservative View: A culture of self-reliance will encourage most people to provide for their own old age; families should support elder members as necessary, and government programs should be a last resort.
• Liberal View: Government programs (including Social Security and laws banning age discrimination) are crucial to meeting the needs of the rising elder population.
• Radical Left View: Replacing the capitalist economy with a socialist system would end the practice of devaluing less productive people. Government must provide for the well-being of people of all ages.
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