Which Sociological Approach Would Most Likely View Old Age as a "Master

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which sociological approach would most likely view old age as a "master status" that has consequences for how the elderly are treated in the United States?

• A)disengagement theory
• B)activity theory
• C)labeling theory
• D)functionalist perspective

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