SOC101R Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Disengagement Theory, Social Exchange Theory, Ageism

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC101R
• Professor: Sharon Roberts

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First term is only from the textbook. Race: understand terms from lecture notes, theories from textbook. Any number questions will only come from the lecture notes. Can show up to either classroom to write. A growth in proportion of older people, typically 65 & over. (cid:862)zoo(cid:373)ers(cid:863) : (cid:271)a(cid:271)(cid:455) (cid:271)oo(cid:373)ers (cid:449)ho are li(cid:448)i(cid:374)g the good life (cid:272)apa(cid:271)l(cid:455) The greying of canada: in 2001, those 65+ yrs. were 13 % of the population, in 2001, median age has risen to 37. 6 years, the proportion of elderly is increasing in all rich nations. Life expectancy: at the beginning of the 1900s, 50. 2 years for women & 47. 2 years for men: now. 82. 7 years for women & 78. 0 years for men: old-age dependency ratio: ratio of elderly to working age population, possible problems for health care & other resources. Movement towards in home care doctor visits. Move towards intergenerational homes, have kinder actions care, and have more respect for senior citizens.