Compare and contrast good perceptions of old age (Anthropology)

Paper details

• Part I: Based on the discussion of the determinants of a good old age (physical health, material security, family, and sociality) in the article “Culture and the Meaning of a Good Old Age,” discuss at least 3 determinants of good old age that reflect perceptions of good old age held by the elderly communities from 3 of the 4 choices below:
A) Magnambougou, Mali
B) The Villages, FL.
C) 2 of the 7 communities discussed in “Culture and the Meaning of a Good Old Age,” (choose from the following communities: Ju/’hoansi (Africa), Herero (Africa), Clifden (Ireland), Blessington (Ireland), Momence (USA), Swarthmore (USA), and Hong Kong (China))
D) Niue, Polynesia
• Part II: Based on your discussion, what similarities and differences do you notice across the communities you discuss? What conclusions can you make about perceptions of good old age across multiple cultures? Think broadly and use detail.
The sum of parts 1 and 2 must be at least 3 pages long, double spaced, with Times New Roman 12 pt. font, and 1 inch margins on all sides. Treat this test as an essay and remember to include citations and a bibliography. Also, consider the following:
• Complexity and Originality: The paper demonstrates complex analytical thinking and shows that the writer is thinking about issues from a variety of perspectives. The paper provides a unique and fresh perspective on the subject matter.
• Thesis: The thesis of the paper is clear and intellectually challenging.
• Organization: The overall structure of the paper is well-thought out and flows logically to support the main argument. All parts of the question are answered in the paper.
• Style: The language of the paper is well-chosen for its purpose. It reads smoothly. There are no spelling or grammatical errors. Citations are accurate
BIBLOGRARPHY and citations
• For “Culture and the Meaning of a Good Old Age,”:
o Fry, Christine, Jeanette Dickerson-Putman, Patricia Draper, Charlotte Ikels, Jennie Keith, Anthony Glascock, and Henry Harpending. 2009. “Culture and the Meaning of a Good Old Age.” In The Cultural Context of Aging: Worldwide Perspectives, 3rd Edition. pgs. 99-123. Edited by Jay Sokolovsky. Praeger Publishers: Westport, CT.
o When referring to the above article in a parenthetical citation, you may condense the list of authors to Fry et al. For instance: (Fry et al. 2009: 100-105).
• For “Between Humans and Ghosts…”:
o Barker, Judith. 2009. “Between Humans and Ghosts: The Decrepit Elderly in a Polynesian Society.” In The Cultural Context of Aging: Worldwide Perspectives, 3rd Edition. pgs.606-621. Edited by Jay Sokolovsky. Praeger Publishers: Westport, CT.
• For Leisureville:
o Blechman, Andrew. 2008. Leisureville: Adventures in America’s Retirement Utopia. Atlantic Monthly Press: New York.