Part 1:
Social norms are defined as the expectations a group or society has regarding situations or individuals within that group or society. In some circumstances this translates to the expectation that older adults need to act old. There are different theories regarding social aging many of which reflect a particular social norm or even generational perspective on social aging. For example role theory reflects how a person ages based on his or her perceived roles. According to this theory a persons career would often help identify who that person is such as a doctor nurse mechanic or cook. Another view is the life course perspective which looks at aging through a longitudinal perspective based on life experiences and normative and non-normative life events.
Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings. Comment on the postings of at least two peers and provide an analysis of each peers postings while also suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response.
Part 2:
Dating marriage and intimacy; many people think of these things as activities for the younger generations. This is a common perception but is it necessarily true? Older adults do date marry and have intimate relationships. Gender roles are being redefined from generation to generation. What was the social norm for men and women in the 1930s and 40s is significantly different from some of the social norms of today. We begin to learn social norms as children. Although our perceptions may change as we grow older to a certain extent our norms are rooted in the world of our parents