Aging and Family Structures

Overview

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Examine the key sociological trends that shape society by focusing on two fundamental institutions: the family and the life course. You will explore the social dynamics of aging and the elderly alongside modern marriage and family structures to understand how they define both our individual paths and our collective experiences. By the end of this course, you will be able to analyze how these core social institutions influence personal lives and contribute to broader societal patterns.

Syllabus

Aging and Family Structures

In this course, we examine key sociological trends that shape society. We begin first by looking at aging and the elderly, and then we move on to our study of marriage and family. We will consider how these family structures shape not only our individual lives but also our collective social experience.