The children in an African American family attended college because their mother worked two jobs as they were growing up. She never finished high school, the children are grown, and she lives alone in retirement
Which of the following noted weaknesses of sociological theories on aging explains why the social exchange theory is not applicable to this older adult? a. Gender
b. Culture
c. Ethnicity
d. Opportunity
D
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A Incorrect. Gender is not as relevant to this theory of the value of youth as being a period where social credits are earned for old age.
B Incorrect. Culture is not as relevant to this theory as the value of youth.
C Incorrect. Ethnicity is not as relevant to this theory as the value of youth.
D Correct. Social exchange theory ignores the effect that opportunity can have on aging because, according to this theory, the mother should be living with one of the children. They had the opportunities that she never had.
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