Some Social Scientists Argue That the Elderly Are Not a True

question 27

Multiple Choice

Some social scientists argue that the elderly are not a true minority group because they do not exist as an independent subgroup.Therefore,they should be called a __________.

• A)half-minority
• B)dependent minority
• C)dominant group
• D)quasi-minority
• E)majority group

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