This course will explore aging as a social phenomenon (not just a biological fact) in order to more fully understand the social and personal implications of the aging process. Both “macro” and “micro” perspectives will be applied to answer questions about the experience of aging for the individual and their society. The diversity of the population referred to as “elderly” will be emphasized as students explore the cultural, social, economic, political, health, and personal dimensions of becoming old and being old in America.
Semester Offered
Offered upon sufficient demand