Sociology of Aging: Examining Family, Culture, and Social Impact

This assignment delves into the sociology of aging, exploring how societal structures, particularly family and cultural influences, shape our perceptions of aging, life span, and expectations. The student analyzes a photograph of an elderly woman with a bouquet of flowers to initiate the discussion, reflecting on the significance of aging, family, and relationships. The assignment examines the biological and social aspects of aging, highlighting how society views the elderly and the impact of family dynamics on their lives. The student discusses the societal tendency to marginalize the elderly, emphasizing the importance of family and social connections in maintaining well-being as individuals age. The assignment references relevant literature to support the arguments and provides insights into the complexities of aging within a sociological framework, concluding with a reflection on the significance of family and societal attitudes towards the aging population.

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Introduction:
Our life change with our age. As we age from being a child to old person, the society around
us changes as well. Here the study will briefly discuss about the changes occur in society
with aging.
Discussion:
Aging is a biological development of every animal being. It is not an event that
human creates but a process that eventually happens with every people. Though in the
society, aging is considered as a social phenomena rather than taking it as a class category or
group of people who served all their life for making a change in the society (Sayer, Freedman
& Bianchi, 2016). Economists considered the process as natural and revolutionary thing
happening in human race. Though, in today’s society the old aged people neglected as being
considered as the most unpowered and non–resourceful persons.
Growing old in course of time consists of a deep biological, psychological and social
change that occurs to a human being. In this photo of an elderly woman, holding flower
bouquet in her hand and having a sweet smile depicts the happiness and joy in her growing
old with time and her family (Bengtson & DeLiema, 2016). One very effective part of
growing old is seeing a family that is also growing with you. From being a child then,
gradually time passes and parents let you make choose for your life decisions. People decide
for their future, make relationships and grow old with family, then one day leave the world
happily.
Conclusion:
The study here consists information about the thought process of society about the old
aged people, and the influence of our perception of aging, family and relationships in their
life.

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References:
Bengtson, V. L., & DeLiema, M. (2016). Theories of aging and social gerontology:
Explaining how social factors influence well-being in later life. Gerontology:
Changes, Challenges, and Solutions [2 volumes]: Changes, Challenges, and
Solutions, 25.
Sayer, L. C., Freedman, V. A., & Bianchi, S. M. (2016). Gender, time use, and aging. In
Handbook of aging and the social sciences (pp. 163-180). Academic Press.