SOC 170: Sociology of Aging and the Life Course

2026-27

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 2 hours; written work, 1 hour

Catalog page 609

Prerequisites: restricted to class level standing of junior, or senior; or consent of instructor

Description: Examines aging from a sociological, life- course perspective, emphasizing how social institutions, family roles, and the timing of life events shape inequality and well-being across societies. Explores key debates on caregiving, health, retirement, and population aging in the United States and other countries.