SOC 202 Sociology of Growing Old in America
This course examines the process of aging at an individual and societal level to give a basic understanding of aging as a social process. It begins with a demographic study of the older population and discusses sociological research methods and theoretical perspectives used to study aging. After establishing the sociological perspective, the course focuses on life course transitions, health problems associated with the elderly, support systems, adaptations to aging, retirement, inequality, social policy and death and dying. R, W1, 11 (3 lecture hours)