Sociologists Have Adopted the Phrase, "The Graying of the United

question 10

Multiple Choice

Sociologists have adopted the phrase, "the graying of the United States." What does this phrase mean?

• A)People are living under so much stress now, that they are going gray early.
• B)Gray is culturally considered beautiful and thus people are bleaching their hair.
• C)The greatest part of the population is reaching the age of 65 and entering old age.
• D)With industrialization and the building of big cities, there is very little green nature left and everything is the color of steel.

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Definitions:

Social Mobility

The ability of individuals or families to move within or between social strata in a society, impacting their economic and social position.

Pecking Order

A hierarchy of status seen among members of a group of people or animals, often dictated by power, rank, or social standing.

Social Class Concept

A categorization of individuals and groups based on various factors including wealth, occupation, and education, reflecting their position within a societal hierarchy.

Achieved Status

A social position that a person earns or chooses, reflecting personal skills, abilities, and efforts.