SOC 1040 - Introduction to Social Gerontology

Credits: 3

Description: Students in this course are offered an in-depth examination of the aging process through a social justice lens, centering the culturally unique norms, coping strategies, and lived experiences of older adults from diverse racial and ethnic communities. Students critically analyze how systemic inequities, environmental factors, and intersectional identities shape the behaviors, social roles, and well-being of aging individuals. Special emphasis is placed on the challenges and opportunities faced by marginalized groups, including but not limited to Native American, African American, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, and Hispanic communities. Key issues such as health disparities, economic inequality, and social isolation are explored, with a commitment to fostering equitable solutions and empowerment.

University Requirement(s): Ethnic Studies & Social Justice