Asked by Danielle Adams on May 26, 2024
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Societies where elderly men run the government,earn the highest incomes and enjoy the most prestige are called:
A) gerontologies
B) gerontologic culture control
C) gerontocracies
D) generational authority
E) life course government
Gerontocracies
Forms of government or rule in which the power is held primarily by the elderly or older members of society.
- Master the understanding of age stratification and its critical position in societal composition.
- Scrutinize the structuring of age-related groups and generational segments and their effects on societal norms.
Verified Answer
KS
Karan SudanJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Gerontocracies are societies where elderly men hold the majority of power and influence, including in government, income, and prestige. The other choices do not accurately describe this type of society.
Learning Objectives
- Master the understanding of age stratification and its critical position in societal composition.
- Scrutinize the structuring of age-related groups and generational segments and their effects on societal norms.