Who Originally Argued That Age Was a Socially Constructed Category

question 46

Multiple Choice

Who originally argued that age was a socially constructed category emanating from policies on aging?

• A) social constructivists
• B) age stratification theorists
• C) ethnic stratification theorists
• D) political economy theorists
• E) life course theorists

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Definitions:

Larynx

The voice box located in the neck, involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Sternocleidomastoid

A neck muscle that flexes and rotates the head, visible when turning the head or when strained.

Palatoglossus

A muscle that elevates the back of the tongue and narrows the oropharyngeal isthmus, playing a role in swallowing and speech.

Soft Palate

The fleshy, flexible part toward the back of the roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the pharynx.