This document provides instructions for an assignment analyzing a book called "The End Game" about aging and health. Students are asked to write a paper that: 1) Explains a disparity in health outcomes by race, gender, class, or age discussed in the book. 2) Applies a sociological theory from the class text to analyze findings from the book. 3) Describes how categories of race, gender, class, and age intersect in the research and why examining their intersection is important. The paper must cite information from the class text and the book, follow formatting guidelines, and demonstrate an understanding of health inequalities.

1. SOC427 - The End Game is the result of recent sociological
Abramson Paper Soc 427
The End Game is the result of recent sociological research on the aging and the relationship
between age and health. The End Game is only 148 pages, so it is a relatively quick read but
don’t delay getting started on it! You will need to identify examples of sociological theories
in our text that help explain Abraham’s findings.
This paper is intended to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of
some of the sociological theories regarding health and illness, explain the intersections of
race, gender, class, and age regarding health and healthcare, and apply what you have
learned in class. You will address the following prompts:
1. Explain one disparity in health outcomes by race, gender, class, OR age as described in
The End Game. You may include a discussion of structural inequalities and cultural and
social networks, if you feel it is appropriate.
2. Apply at least one theory covered in our text to Abramson’s work. Explain the theory you
chose and why it is appropriate to apply to Abramson’s research.
3. Describe and explain how the categories of race, gender, class, and age intersect in
Abramson’s research. Explain why it is important to examine how all or some of these
categories intersect. You may include a discussion of structural inequalities and cultural and
social networks, if you feel it is appropriate.
Each response must follow the guidelines and grading rubric.
• You must cite, with page numbers, all information taking from either our text or
Abramson’s research. No outside resources allowed. You are expected to support your
answers with information from the text. All responses must have citations from the text and
from Abramson’s work.
• Each response must be at least 750 words (your paper should be 2-3 pages plus a page of
references). It must be fully developed, demonstrate your understanding of the inequalities
of health, health care, and health outcomes by one of the categories listed.
• All work must be in your own words. You are expected to paraphrase and cite
appropriately.