SOC271 Study Guide - Final Guide: Old Age Security, Baby Boomers, George Clooney
Document Summary
Midlife and ageing: remarriage and blended families, the social construction of midlife and aging, ageing in historic context, caregiving and other dilemmas. Preference for common-law: 30% of divorces, 22% never-married. Women still have children residing with them. Men: initiation of divorce, more income, age o. Women are more likely to end up with primary residence with children then men. Half of all blended families are with step-fathers. How do you know if someone is young: no wrinkles, no grey hair, education and engage in youth activities, how old parents are. How do you know if someone is middle-aged: attitude, what they look like, activities and preferences. How do you know if someone is old: move slowly. Healthy immigrant effect : if you take canada"s population, people outside of canada tend to live longer and healthier lives then canada"s population, if you take every immigrant out of the picture, canada"s average age would decrease 5 years.
