Which of the following statements about the elderly is correct?

A. being old is a master status
B. Once people are labeled as "old," the designation has a major impact on how others perceive them, and even on how they view themselves
C. negative stereotypes of the elderly contribute on their position as a minority group subject to discrimination
D. all of the above


Ans: D. all of the above

Sociology

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