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Sociology 120 Introduction to Gerontology Telecourse

Unit 12 Final Review CHAPTER 16- Social Policies to Address Social Problems
Learning Objectives Things To Do For This Unit Readings & Assignments Online Activities

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, students should be able to:

1. Define policy, understand factors that affect policy development and differentiate between types of policies.
2. Explain the impact of the White House Conferences on Aging and of public perceptions about the "deservingness" of older people.
3. State the fiscal challenges and proposed reforms for Social Security and understand the funding of Social security and understand the funding of social services through the Administration on Aging and Title XX.
4. Explain some of the major policy dilemmas and implications for future directions.

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Things To Do For This Unit

1. Online Final Review (See Online Activities below).
2. Complete assignments below

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Readings & Assignments

• Text: Chapter 16 -- Social Policies to Address Social Problems
• Look over the summaries of the Chapters in the Final Review
• Viewing Lesson 12 -- Societal and Political Aspects of Aging

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Online Activities

• The final review has been prepared in the following format for your convenience:
• A review outline in html can be printed out: Final Exam Outline
  
  
  

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