| Aging and The Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology, 2/e Jill Quadagno,
Florida State University
Work and Retirement
Learning ObjectivesAfter reading the chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions.
1.How has the percentage of Americans who work changed over time, and how do workers' gender, age, and racial/ethnic group affect their employment rate? |
| | | 2.What are the employment prospects for older workers, and how are they affected by age discrimination? |
| | | 3.What economic forces cause workers to withdraw from the labor force? |
| | | 4.How do individuals decide when to retire? |
| | | 5.What personal factors are associated with an individual's relative satisfaction in retirement? |
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