The Elderly Are Categorized as a Subordinate Group or Minority

question 17

Multiple Choice

The elderly are categorized as a subordinate group or minority because

• A)membership in the group is involuntary.
• B)older U.S.citizens have a strong sense of group solidarity.
• C)older people experience unequal treatment in employment and may face prejudice and discrimination.
• D)All of these answers are correct.

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