SOCI 235 - Aging and Society

3 credits (3 hrs Lec)

An introduction to the study of aging in humans and how our society embraces or discards the concept of aging. This topic will be explored through aging in America, stereotypes, developmental theories, health and well-being, mental health, community, intimacy and sexuality, work and leisure, finances, living environments, the oldest-old, women and ethnic groups, death and dying, and politics. A community project will be conducted utilizing sociological concepts and methods.