SOCA01H3 : Dying Alone Msl nts
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Dying alone: the social production of urban isolation. Examination of how age, poverty and urban isolation led to an excess of death among the elderly during the july 1995v chicago heat wave N social isolation resulted in an increased likelihood of death. N process of dying is collective, and should be shared with loved ones: therefore dying alone = a symbol of social abandonment and failure. Living alone: residing without other people in the household. Being reclusive: largely confining oneself to ones household. Being lonely: the subjective state of feeling alone. Four things add to an increase of socially isolated people: ageing of urban populations especially blacks, latinos and asians. N elderly populations are most likely to be isolated from society. N they have limited mobility that makes it harder for them to get around and make social ties: fear of crime stemming from the actual and perceived violence of everyday life.
