In Addition to Chronological Age, List and Briefly Describe the Three

question 143

Essay

In addition to chronological age, list and briefly describe the three other ways that "age" has been conceptualized.

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Definitions:

Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s, leading to significant changes in agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation.

Emile Durkheim

A French sociologist, one of the founding figures of sociology, known for his contributions to the study of social order, collective consciousness, and the role of society in shaping individual behavior.

Functionalism

A theoretical framework in sociology that emphasizes the interconnectedness of society's various institutions and their roles in maintaining social stability and functionality.

Sociologists

Experts in the social sciences who study the structure, development, and functioning of human society, and the dynamics of social relationships and behaviors.