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Inside aging masculinities and gerontological careers
Stephen Katz1, W Andrew Achenbaum2, Thomas R Cole3
1Sociology, Trent University, Peterborough, Canada.
Journal of Aging Studies
|December 3, 2022
Summary
This roundtable explores aging masculinities through the lens of critical gerontology, featuring insights from leading scholars W. Andrew Achenbaum, Thomas R. Cole, and Brian de Vries. Their discussion highlights the intersection of personal work and advocacy in shaping our understanding of later life.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- History
Background:
- The special issue focuses on 'aging masculinities,' prompting a discussion among senior scholars.
- Critical gerontology provides a framework for understanding aging within social and political contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To foster a creative contribution to the discourse on aging masculinities.
- To explore the scholarly and advocacy work of three leading critical gerontologists.
Main Methods:
- Roundtable discussion format.
- Interviews with W. Andrew Achenbaum, Thomas R. Cole, and Brian de Vries.
- Focus on the scholars' career contributions and their impact on the field.
Main Results:
- The discussion highlights the interconnectedness of scholars' work, advocacy, and personal experiences.
- Key themes include the historical understanding of aging, humanities approaches, and critiques of discrimination in later life, particularly for LGBTQ individuals.
Conclusions:
- The scholars' work significantly shapes and is shaped by their engagement with aging masculinities.
- This interdisciplinary conversation enriches critical gerontology and highlights diverse experiences in later life.
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