SOCI 322 Sociology of Aging
Analysis of the theory and methods of social gerontology. Attention to the developmental, disengagement, activity, continuity and age stratification approaches to aging, and to cohort and maturation explanations of the position and problems of the aged in urban-industrial societies. Topics include comparative and historical perspectives of the roles and statuses of older people in familial, community and institutional settings and in the economy and political life.
PRQ: SOCI 150, SOCI 295, or consent of instructor.
Scheduled: Every third semester
Meets: SNOC.
Attributes
- Includes community-based learning component
- May be used for major requirement
- May be used for minor requirement
- Meets social science requirement