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Sociology of Ageing
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.
Course Outcomes (COs):
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25 SOC/MSW 144(j)
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Sociology of Ageing (Theory)
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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
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Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials
Learning activities for the students: Self- learning assignments, |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Solving problems, Assignments |
- Scope, Subject matter & Significance of Sociology of Ageing
- Emergence of Sociology of Ageing as a Sub-discipline
- Factors of Ageing
- Problems of Ageing
- Impact of social change on Ageing
- Structural- Functional
- Conflict perspective
- Symbolic Interaction
- Phenomenology
- Ethno methodology
- Support system and Its Relevance
- Elderly and the Caregivers.
- Ageing & Retirement.
- Policies and Programmes for the Aged in India
- Role of NGOs in elderly welfare
- 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.
- 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.
