HLTHAGE 1BB3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Disengagement Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, Activity Theory

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Health, Aging and Society
• Course: HLTHAGE 1BB3
• Professor: Anju Joshi

Document Summary

Refer to pgs 23-33 in the textbook for more detailed description and examples. Effect of social structures or social processes on everyday life (going beyond just the individual and looking at the bigger picture) Looks at individuals and how they define their daily life, Inequalities in society- domination of some groups over others. Has received criticism for ignoring impacts of social forces and too much of an individualistic viewpoint. A society consists of roles, functions and expectations. Inequalities can follow people through their life into later years- problematic ex. Can be beneficial for society as well as older adult. Activity to maintain all aspects of health- mental, emotional, social. Focuses on capitalist society in relation to social and political problems domination and subordination of groups. Disadvantages in ones earlier life accumulate over one"s life course. The maintenance of one"s self from mid life throughout older age. Focuses on gender as a key issue in social interaction and life.