Ageing and Society

Synopsis

Population ageing will be one of the primary social forces shaping our world in this century. SOC331 Ageing and Society aims to help students to gain a comprehensive understanding of ageing by adopting a sociological lens and integrating research from the fields of sociology, demography, economics, medical science, psychology, and public health. We will start with a careful examination of the demographic foundations of population aging, review the major perspectives, frameworks, and theories of ageing, then visit various aspects of ageing such as health, work, retirement, volunteering, family and social lives, and care.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every July

Topics

Introduction
Global ageing
Sociological perspectives and theories of ageing
The life course perspective
Gender, class, ethnicity and ageing
Family relationships
Work, retirement, and volunteering
Health and its social determinants
Caregiving in later life
Age-friendly societies
Hospice and end-of-life care
Elderly care and global care drain

Learning Outcome

Discuss the major concepts, frameworks, models, and theories of the sociology of ageing
Examine sources of diversity in the ageing experience
Analyse the impact of social forces on older people
Apply course content to personal and vocational experiences as well as issues related to ageing and society
Evaluate arguments and explanations on ageing
Demonstrate skills in sociological thinking and written and spoken expression

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Ageing and Society