Which of the Following Statements Is True About Critical Gerontology

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about critical gerontology?

• A) It focuses only on the aging issues faced by the middle class in developed nations.
• B) It suggests that aging remains unaffected by changes caused in a society by globalization and urbanization.
• C) It excludes the political and feminist approaches to aging.
• D) It states that aging affects individuals, families, and nations all around the world.

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Definitions:

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