What Does Marxist Theory Predict Regarding Older Workers

question 89

Multiple Choice

What does Marxist theory predict regarding older workers?

• A) They use their experience and knowledge to hold on to resources and power in industry.
• B) They are less valuable to industry, and will be fired or retired to make room for faster, cheaper workers.
• C) They move up in a company until they reach their level of optimum effectiveness.
• D) They are more socially disadvantaged than most workers because of the stigma of old age.

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