SOC 250 - Growing Up and Older in America

5 CR

What does it mean to be young, middle-aged, or elderly in American society? Examine coming-of-age and transitions in life from a sociological perspective. Themes may include rites of passage, age discrimination, work and retirement, sexuality and relationships, health, illness, and caregiving.

Course Outcomes

Explain how age determines access to systems of power and how this can change over the course of an individual’s life.
Discuss how age intersects with other identity categories such as race, class, gender, sexuality, and disability.
Analyze various social problems related to aging or coming of age.

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

GenEd Outcomes: Connections

Historical and Intellectual Perspectives

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