Ageism Refers to

question 63

Multiple Choice

Ageism refers to

• A) the fact that older people have most of the wealth and power in our society.
• B) the fact that young people know little of the experience of growing old.
• C) prejudice and discrimination against the elderly.
• D) the rising share of elderly people in U.S. society who are poor.

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Definitions:

Male Colleagues

Refers to fellow workers or associates in a professional setting who identify as male.

Inherit

Inherit refers to the process by which properties, titles, debts, rights, and obligations are transferred from one generation to another upon the death of an individual.

Theoretical Perspective

A specific viewpoint or set of principles that guides research and analysis within a field of study.

Gender

Gender refers to the roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men, women, and other gender identities.