A Key Difference Between Conflict and Functionalist Theoretical Perspectives on Aging

question 15

Multiple Choice

A key difference between conflict and functionalist theoretical perspectives on aging is that:

• A) functionalist theory tends to see the elderly as victims of the stratification system that denies them opportunities.
• B) conflict theory attributes the participation of the elderly in satisfying activities to individual willpower and personalities.
• C) conflict theory emphasizes the role of social structures in shaping the opportunities older adults have to continue living meaningful and fulfilling lives.
• D) functionalism stresses that older people can be productive to society as long as they pursue activities that are consistent with their personalities and lifestyles choices.

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