Lucas sees the aged as being labeled by the stigmatizing term "elderly," devalued because they do not fit into a youth-oriented culture, and as victims of ageism. What perspective does he likely hold?
a. interactionist
b. functional
c. conflict
d. social disorganization
a
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This drug is most common among the poor, as it helps them cope with the stresses of daily life
a) heroin b) cocaine c) roofies d) meth
Researchers have found a more positive attitude toward death among institutionalized elderly than among elderly living in their own homes
a. True b. False
When coping with the practical problems connected with their deviance, self-injurers
a. lacked a family support group but instead relied upon close, sympathetic friends to help support their deviance. b. lacked financial resources to get necessary medical and counseling services to help them quit. c. lacked the social support of a deviant subculture; others who found out tried to stop, not aid them. d. relied upon a deviant subculture to help provide social support and much needed information for how to cope with others.
Why are multicultural, cross-cultural, and global perspectives important in understanding families?
What will be an ideal response?