Sociology of Ageing

Paper Code: 
SOC/MSW144(j)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to understand ageing dynamics, societal impacts, and develop skills for analyzing and addressing ageing-related issues within diverse populations

12.00
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

24 SOC/MSW 144(j)

 

Sociology of Ageing

(Theory)

 

 

CO18: Examine the scope, subject matter and emergence of Sociology of Ageing

CO19: Analyze various aspects of ageing

CO20: Evaluate theoretical approaches related to understanding of ageing

CO21:Examine the process of adjustment in later stage of life

CO22:Evaluate various programmes and policies for elderly welfare

CO23:  Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials

 

 

Learning activities for the students: Self- learning assignments,

Class test, Semester end examinations,  Solving problems, Assignments

 

 

Unit I: 
Introduction to Sociology of Ageing
  • Sociology of Ageing: Definition, Scope, Subject Matter & Significance
  • Emergence of Sociology of Ageing as a Sub-discipline

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Factors and Problems of Ageing
  • Factors of Ageing
  • Problems of Ageing
  • Impact of  social change on Ageing

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Theoretical Approaches
  • Structural- Functional
  • Conflict perspective
  • Symbolic Interaction
  • Phenomenology
  • Ethno methodology

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Adjustments in Later Stages of Life
  • Support system and Its Relevance
  • Elderly and the Caregivers.
  • Ageing & Retirement.

 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Welfare of Elderly
  • Policies and Programmes for the Aged in India
  • Role of NGOs in elderly welfare

 

 

Essential Readings: 

Ferraro, K. F., Pylypiv, T., & Irving, S. M. (2005).  Commemorating 26 years of the section on aging and the life course. Washington, D.C.: American Sociological Association.

 

Higgs, P., & Gilleard, C. (2023). The sociology of aging and social gerontology: Critical tensions and necessary distinctions. Innovation in Aging, 7(Suppl 1), 671. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad104.2182

 

 Walker, A. (Ed.). (2018). The new dynamics of ageing volume 1. Bristol: Policy Press. https://doi.org/10.1332/policypress/9781447314721.001.0001

 

Carr, D. (1966). Two paths to self-employment. *Work and Occupations, 23(1), 26–53. https://doi.org/10.1177/0730888496023001003

 

Chappell, N. L., & Orbach, H. L. (1986). Socialization in old age: A median perspective. In V. W. Marshall (Ed.), Later life: The social psychology of aging (pp. 75–106). Beverly Hills: Sage.

 

 Dowd, J. J. (1987). The reification of age: Age stratification theory and the passing of the autonomous subject. Journal of Aging Studies, 1(4), 317–335. https://doi.org/10.1016/0890-4065(87)90015-5

 

DiPrete, T. A., & Eirich, G. M. (2006). Cumulative advantage as a mechanism for inequality: A review of theoretical and empirical developments. Annual Review of Sociology, 32, 271–297. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.soc.32.061604.123127

 

Academic Session: 
2024-25
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