Critics of Functionalist Theories of Aging Argue That These Theories

Multiple Choice

Critics of functionalist theories of aging argue that these theories:

A) place too much emphasis on the importance of the elderly in modern societies
B) emphasize the need for the elderly to adjust to existing conditions rather than participate in changing them
C) give too much agency to the elderly in defining their own role in society
D) focus too little on racial inequalities affecting the elderly