SWK 363

Aging in the Global Context

An interdisciplinary approach to lived experience of aging from a critical gerontology perspective that positions intersectionality and social justice at the forefront of practice, policy and research affecting older adults and ageing societies. Topics include gender, ethnicity, race, care partnering, privilege, immigration, spirituality, death and dying, intergenerational relationships, health equity, socio-economic status, and more, comparing cross-cultural beliefs, practices and policies that impact later life. A focus on the challenges increasingly affecting older adults and ageing societies worldwide such as ageism and health disparities with highlights of creative problem solving from global perspective.

Regular Liberal Arts