Which theoretical perspective on aging states that members of society might be classified by age because age serves as a basis of social control and that different age groups will have varying access to social resources such as political and economic power?
a. Disengagement theory
b. Activity theory
c. Age stratification theory
d. Subculture of aging theory
c. Age stratification theory
@ The age stratification theory states that members of society might be classified by age because
age serves as a basis of social control and that different age groups will have varying access to social resources such as political and economic power.
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