GEOG 245 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Geodemography
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The geodemography of the baby boom and the elderly. Gender assumptions about men and acceptable behavior have shifted over time (notes corresponding to slide ) #22: when a [large?] population ages in place, subsequent generations downsize. #25: not just florida; many big cities have populations aging in place. #26: some place with high increases are retirement areas service industry revolves around. Few grandparents in the house (within immediate proximity?) #33: mobility afforded by disconnection from (often stationary) labor force/location. #37: social security was set up with the expectation that there would be more workers than. Mobilization to assisted care/living facilities there are currently. Significant shifts in racial composition by generation (notes corresponding to slide ) Important to note that neutral/negative responses not shown. Expanding education opportunities learning about topics in non-traditional manners choices, options. Less expectation for independence (age of 18 does not necessarily confer adult status: many are still dependents) Shift from group identity to personal identity: patriotism (?)
