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This a research assignment of sociology of ageing subject. The name of the topic of this research assignment is Retirement and work which is 3rd question from the instructions below. It should be 4-5 pages in length . It should contain material from three different sources which are fist, academic journal article and secondly from textbook and third newspaper or magazine. All the instructions for this assignment are mentioned below and I will attach the link of academic article below .

3. Retirement and Work (Chapter 9): From a cross-cultural perspective compare Canada's retirement/work policies/outcomes to those of another country and make recommendations for improving the retirement/work options of Canadian seniors. OR From a subculture perspective examine the retirement/work needs of seniors from a particular Canadian subculture and make recommendations for improving the retirement/work options of this subgroup of Canadian seniors.

Written Assignment: Required SourcesSources: You are expected to make use of 3 different sources:1. One sociological journal article from a reputable academic source published in the last 10years and a minimum of 3 pages in length. This article should serve as the primary basis foryour presentation and your paper.2. Your textbook (or another similar sociological source), which will provide you with thesociological concepts and theories that you will need to use when answering your researchquestion.3. A current article from popular media (newspaper, magazine, or the internet) publishedwithin the last year that discusses current sociological trends relevant to your research question.**The sociological journal article and current article from popular media must be accessible through a working link or URL** Note that you may not find the perfect article that addresses all points of your research question, such as a cross-cultural comparison of your topic. However, by combining your text book and the popular media together with your article, may provide you with the necessary information for a cross-cultural comparison.

Assignment Guidelines: The expected page l ength for your paper is 4-5 pages. In those pages you must do the following: 1. Summarize the sociological journal article (1-2 pages or 275-550 words)•Using your academic, peer reviewed journal article, which addresses your researchquestion, begin your summary with a brief introduction. Then, address the followingquestions in your own words: What was the purpose of the article? How does the authorsituate their research in the context of others who have written about this topic? What isthe author arguing? What are the main points of the author's argument? This mayinvolve going beyond the stated facts and seeing the whole picture or thesis. For example,Durkheim's study on suicide is not just about comparing suicide rates between Catholicsand Protestants, but it is on how one's social context influences individual behavior.2. Critically Analyze the sociological journal article (1-2 pages or 275-500 words)

Addressthe following sections:

Evidence. Analyzing an article involves looking at the nature of the evidence. Theevidence used may be scientific/scholarly (refer to your textbook or lecture notes forguidance here) or non-scientific/anecdotal (refer to your textbook or lecture notes).Make sure that you clearly state and describe the evidence being used to make theauthor's argument.

Point of View/Perspective. All social scientists have a point of view or perspective. Itmay be stated explicitly or it may be implied by their argument. One way to identifytheir point of view or perspective is to consider the following: What is their level ofanalysis (e.g. macro/micro)? What theoretical approach has the author taken (e.g. social-conflict, structural-functionalist, symbolic-interactionist)? Keep in mind that a point ofview/perspective is not the same as a hypothesis or a thesis. Nor is it the same as a bias,which implies looking at an event solely from one point of view. All perspectives havetheir shortcomings; they allow us to ‘see' certain aspects of social life whilst being ‘blind' to others.

Strengths and Weaknesses. Consider the research methodology used and its inherentstrengths and weaknesses. Was any empirical evidence presented; was it collected by theauthor or other social scientists; did it adequately support the author's conclusions?Consider the author's assumptions, was it reasonable? Consider the author's bias, pointof view, or theoretical perspective; was it fair and reasonably objective; did it adequatelyexplain the research question? Be sure to clearly describe both the strengths andweaknesses of your article. Did the article succeed in achieving its overall purpose oradd to the body of knowledge for this particular issue?

Do you agree or disagree with the author? Why or why not? Here is your chance togive your perspective on the research. Be sure to clearly describe your point of view andyour reasons for that position.

3. Sociological Theory & Social Issues/Trends (1-2 pages, or 275-550 words)

You are expected to demonstrate your understanding of the broader issues representedby your research question and article. You will begin this by:a. Applying a sociological theory(the one that best fits in explaining your journal articleand the social issue being considered) to your research.b. Discuss social trends and current events within Canada or the global communitythat apply to your research question. Here you will integrate the current article frompopular media (be sure to provide enough content here by summarizing the article andexplaining how it ties into your journal article and broader social issue).Numbers 1, 2 and 3 should appear as subheadings in your paper. You may or may not include and introduction and conclusion. I recommend doing so for the sake of practice, but it is not mandatory.