Changing Patterns of Aging
Sociology · 3 hrs Lecture
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Description
This course investigates the changes taking place today in the lives of middle-aged and older Canadians. Emphasis is placed on changes in social institutions and their impact on the process of aging, including the responses of people to change. Possible topics to be covered include issues related to changes in individual and population aging, such as intergenerational relations; changing perceptions of career and retirement; family and community-related role and commitment changes; and new values, attitudes, and alternative lifestyles in later life.
Requisite courses
SOC-1100 or SOC-1101 [prerequisite(s)].
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