Other Social Ills, Poverty in Old Age Is Not Equally

question 50

Multiple Choice

other social ills, poverty in old age is not equally distributed across ethnic groups or gender. Of the following older individuals, who is more apt to live his/her Golden Years in poverty?

• A) Robert T., a 75-year old white retired musician
• B) Carmen R., a 68 year old Cuban-American hairdresser living with partner
• C) Kaloni S., a 70 year old African-American woman who lives alone
• D) Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kaufman, both 78 years old Mennonites, retired business owners

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