By focusing on the competition for resources such as jobs, _____ theory offers an explanation of why both youth and the elderly are assigned lower status in society and are most likely to be poor.
a. functionalist
b. conflict
c. symbolic interaction
d. disengagement
Question 2Sex tourism and sexual trafficking are contributing to the economic development of many countries.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3_____ predicts that people will withdraw from participation in society as they age, and they will be relieved of responsibility.
a. Conflict theory
b. Age stratification
c. Disengagement theory
d. Social learning
Question 4Symbolic interactionists believe that culture and society shape sexual experiences.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5According to the _____ argument, the diminished usefulness of the elderly justifies their depressed earning power.
a. functionalist
b. conflict
c. psychoanalytic
d. symbolic interactionist
Question 6Conflict theorists see sexuality as part of the power relations and economic inequality in society.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7According to the perspective of _____, age differentiation contributes to the common good of society because each group has varying levels of utility in society.
a. functional theory
b. conflict theory
c. symbolic interaction theory
d. disengagement theory
Question 8Functionalists argue that clear gender roles and regulating sexual behavior are good for society because they reduce instability and conflict.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false