- GERONGR621 Social Aspects of Aging
- Course Description
- This course presents a social perspective on the aging process. It considers social factors that influence aging and the nature of the integration of the aged into society, as well as the way in which population aging affects the society as a whole. The course also looks at social theories of aging, paying special attention to changing social roles, social stratification and aging, and the development of institutions for the aged. Gender, race, ethnicity, and class are discussed as social categories that influence aging and that play a role in the determination of social policy for the aged. Readings on the status, role, and culture of the aged are drawn from the literature of sociology, economics, and anthropology.
Prerequisite: None. - Academic Information
- Units: 3
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None. - Schedule & Fee
- Dates: May 27-Aug 21
Class #: 1979
Course Fee: $1390
Lab Fee: $0
Total Course Fee: $1390 - Instructor
- Ellen Birchander
ellen.birchander@umb.edu - Wimba Requirement
- UMB online courses use Wimba classroom (a live discussion tool) at least twice during the semester. Information about Horizon Wimba can be found at www.dlvpc.umb.edu/wimbasupport.htm. Your course instructor will inform you about dates and times of course meetings in Wimba Classroom.
