Module 2 Discussion 2
HUS 4561: Social Problems and Policy
Required Textbooks:
Leon-Guerrero, A. (2018). Social problems: Community, policy, and social action (6th Ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN: 9781506362724
Important Note: Quoted material is not allowed for coursework
Required reading assignments
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
Module 2 Discussion 2
Ageism
As the U.S. population continues to age we are undergoing a demographic shift whereby the oldest old (age 85+) are the most rapidly growing segment of our population. You have read in the text about legislation, acts, Presidential orders, movements, etc. that have targeted discrimination related to a number of subgroups of our population.
Consider and discuss the following:
What age do you consider to be “old”? Discuss how ageism can be considered a social problem and how it affects you or those around you. What expectations do you have of growing older yourself?
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