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(Introduction to Sociology 1)
Should the ‘ageing society’ be seen as a set of problems or opportunities? ... (Sociology of old age, Fennel G, 1993)
Retirement produces frustrations in men due to them not filling their time, they then feel useless and due to this the individuals confidence becomes sapped. ... He is viewed as poor, depressed, unhappy at being deprived of work and in conflict with his wife and family” (The Sociology of old age, Fennel G)
That quote can be reinforced due to role theory, which describes retirement as creating a sense of loss and causes depression to the male. ...
REFERENCES
Fennell, George (1993) “The sociology of old age” p83-96. ...
Pilcher, Jane (1995) “Growing up and growing older” Sociology review. ...
Guillemard (1982) “Retirement lifestyles” The sociology of old age. ...
Taylor and Ford (1983) “study of Aberdeen men” in Fennel, G “the sociology of old age” p92.
Approximate Word count = 1638
Approximate Pages = 6.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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