Discussion Post: Contexts of Adult Development
Review of Smith (2014) and Calasanti & Slevin (2006) Article on the Historical Perspectives on Aging & Gerontology and Age as a Basis for Inequality.
Using the article by Smith (2014), discuss in detail what is aging/gerontology and how has aging as a discipline evolved overtime as a meaningful area of study and research? Discuss several of the key milestones that helped to advance aging and gerontology as a serious field of study. Use specific examples from your readings to support your responses to Part 1 of the this Critical Aging Lab. Additionally, using the article by Calasanti & Slevin (2006), please discuss the feminist perspective on aging and age bias and why this approach has neglected a focus on age relations. Additionally, please explore how age relations and bias in of the aging process has impacted the following dimensions: loss of power, workplace issues and marginalization, wealth and income and cultural devaluation.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.