Short notes
Ageing and senescence. Theories and observations
Ageing
Definition
Ageing is also shaped by social expectations, roles, norms, and culture.
Senescence. Theories
Definition
Ageing is also shaped by social expectations, roles, norms, and culture.
Observations
Definition
Study: Sripuram village (Tamil Nadu).
Example / case study
- Children’s contribution is high(Max in Horticulture by Whiting & Whiting in six culture study of socialization)
Biological
Definition
It examines humans as biological organisms.
Thinkers
- E.A. Hoebel: “Anthropology is the study of man and his works.”
Chronological Longevity. Human Physique
Definition
Ageing is also shaped by social expectations, roles, norms, and culture.
Somatotypes. Methodologies For Growth Studies
Definition
Ageing is also shaped by social expectations, roles, norms, and culture.