SOC232

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Social Context of Aging

Objectives

Identify and discuss historical and contemporary issues in education and religion

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Identify the characteristics and demographics of the elderly population

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Construct social chart of the elderly and their relationships with others

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Calculate the effects of the law, discriminatory practices, employability, victimization and abuse, on the elderly’s quality of life

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Report on a case study of an aging individual and demonstrate how they are or are not disengaging from society

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Write a case history of someone over 60 and employ the theories of aging as discussed in class