Author Question: Which theoretical analysis highlights age stratification, pointing out ways that society limits ... (Read 80 times)

KimWrice · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which theoretical analysis highlights age stratification, pointing out ways that society limits older people's opportunities and resources?

a. the social-conflict approach
b. the structural-functional approach
c. the symbolic-interaction approach
d. the social-disorganization approach

Question 2

A major criticism of disengagement theory is that

a. it overlooks the fact that at least some older people are not physically able to maintain a busy schedule.
b. disengagement carries personal costs, including loss of status and income as well as social isolation.
c. disengagement interferes with the efficiency of the labor force.
d. since seniors are disadvantaged in various ways, they cannot shape their lives as they may wish to.