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 states that aging affects individuals, families, and nations all around the world.
C. It suggests that aging remains unaffected by changes caused in a society by globalization and urbanization.
D. It excludes the political and feminist approaches to aging.
Answer: B
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