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  1. Describe the social construction of gender roles.
  2. Discuss the status of women in the U.S. and worldwide.
  3. Discuss the impact of women in the workforce.
  4. Define sexism and discuss the effects of sex discrimination.
  5. Discuss the various stages of the women's movement.
  6. Discuss the perspectives on the aging process.
  7. Discuss the various role transitions of aging.
  8. Define ageism and discuss the effects of age discrimination.
  9. Discuss the graying of America as a social phenomenon.
  10. Discuss the nature and extent of age stratification.





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