Global Aging and Care

Catalog description

This course explores the tremendous variation in how people experience aging and care systems & practices across the globe. Drawing perspectives from sociology, anthropology, demography, political economy, public health, and humanities, this course helps students gain a solid understanding of the current global patterns in aging, the opportunities and challenges with regard to care posed by aging populations, and how societies approach the wellbeing and welfare of the elderly population in the Global North and the Global South. Students will also have the opportunity to develop an original research paper while receiving extensive peer and instructor feedback. GLHLTH 101 recommended. 002159