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Deborah Carr
Sociologist and professor at Boston University specializing in aging and the life course, author of Aging in America (University of California Press, 2023).
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Nov 28, 2025
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Deborah Carr, "Aging in America" (U California Press, 2023)
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Deborah Carr, a sociologist and professor at Boston University, discusses her book on aging in America, which reveals the complexities of our aging population. She highlights the evolving definition of old age and how cultural shifts influence perceptions. Carr dives into the impact of policies like Social Security on elder poverty and contrasts perspectives on aging, from disengagement to lifelong activity. She also explores the diversity within older demographics and the vital contributions they make to society, challenging outdated myths about aging.
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