BHSC 365 - Aging, Self, and Society

Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact
Cross-Listed With: SOCL 365
This course explores a spectrum of viewpoints concerning the self and society in the context of aging and the life course. Discussions will focus on the economics and politics of aging, including an understanding of aging policy, poverty and inequality, health and healthcare, family systems and intergenerational living, and the environment. Work will be framed within multiple theoretical perspectives and research approaches to best understand one’s personal aging experience within institutional and informal settings. Additional emphasis will be placed on exploring aging within the social context and understanding it through the bio-psycho-social framework. Key sociological topics include age stratification, the life course, demographic shifts and their impacts, and the role of aging in driving social change.