What Age-Grade Had the Highest Status in Traditional Cultures but Often

question 39

Multiple Choice

What age-grade had the highest status in traditional cultures but often lacks authority within the family and community in industrialized societies?

• A) child
• B) teenager
• C) young adult
• D) elder

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