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Diversity in Aging Societies

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Mo 9a.m. – 11:45a.m.		 W03-0125 Gerontology Classroom 3 $2557 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
Mo 9a.m. – 11:45a.m.
Location
W03-0125 Gerontology Classroom
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2557 (guest students)

Description

This seminar provides an overview of social theory and research relating to diversity and inequality in aging populations.  The course will be organized around themes that are central to the aging experience for the population as a whole, but that shape the collective experience of groups within and across societies in distinctive ways. ''Diversity'' in this course is construed broadly to incorporate race, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation, immigration status, and ability, as well as how these identities interact.  Particular attention will be directed toward understanding intersections with historical experiences, demographic characteristics, life course trajectories, cultural characteristics and socioeconomic differences in shaping diverse later life experiences. Opportunities and challenges for research will be examined.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

W03-0125 Gerontology Classroom

Enrolled / Capacity

9 / 10

Status

Closed

Tuition*

$2557 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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