Reference no: EM133633555
Assignment:
Can you please help me to pretend to interview one person aged 60 years or older. Ask them my questions about their childhood, relationships, marriage, having children, working when they were younger and currently access to health care. Can you help me to provide a paper describing this person (change their name for confidentiality please), their life experiences, and discuss how you would relate various sociological theories to this person's life and experiences.
My Questions
1. Childhood Memories:
• Can you share fond memories from childhood?
• What was it like growing up compared to today?
2. Relationships and Marriage:
• How did you meet your spouse?
• What was your courtship like?
• How has your relationship evolved over the years?
3. Parenting and Having Children:
• What was your experience becoming a parent?
• How did you balance work and family life during those years?
4. Work Life:
• Describe the type of work you did when younger.
• How has the nature of work changed since then?
5. Retirement or Current Work:
• Are you currently working, or have you retired?
• If retired, how has your perspective on life changed?
6. Healthcare Access:
• How has your experience with healthcare been over the years?
• Have you noticed significant changes in the healthcare system?
7. Social Changes:
• How have societal values and norms evolved during your lifetime?
• Are there aspects that you find particularly noteworthy?
8. Lifestyle Changes:
• How would you describe your current lifestyle compared to your 20s or 30s?
• What activities bring you the most joy and fulfillment now?
9. Life Lessons:
• Are there specific lessons or wisdom gained over the years?
• How have these lessons influenced your decision-making?
10. Reflections on Aging and Future Aspirations:
• How has the aging process affected you physically, emotionally, and mentally?
• Are there aspects of getting older that have surprised you?
• Are there still things on your bucket list or aspirations for the future?
You must also include a discussion of how TWO sociological theories relate to the information in this interview. You must choose ONE of the following: Structural Functionalism, Conflict Theory, or Symbolic Interactionism; AND ONE of the following aging theories: Disengagement, Continuity, Modernization, or Feminist Theory. No other theories will be accepted.