Overview
Carr, Deborah. (2023). Aging in America. University of California Press. ISBN: 9780520301290. Introduction and Chapter 1
Make sure to use this book.
This paper should be 3-4 pages, double-spaced using 10 point font. ASA source citation is required. A Reference section should be added to the end of the paper and the paper should draw specifically from the readings and videos for this section of the class.
Students should not watch other videos not included in the course materials or draw from websites or online sources. All references should come from course readings and videos.
This paper should draw from the first chapter of Aging in America by Deborah Carr. You can also use aspects of the videos or documentary from this section.
Answer the following questions:
1. What does "cohort" mean and how are cohorts distinguished by social characteristics? What do we mean when we talk about "social characteristics?"
2. This chapter talks about longevity in the United States. Discuss the various social characteristics that contribute to longevity and discuss the different categories of what we mean by "old."
3. Discuss the four dimensions of individual agency.
4. Discuss the different ways populations age.
Each of these questions should be 2 paragraphs and you may provide your perspective on the questions, but remember this is not an opinion paper. This is a paper that builds on concrete learnings from the reading.