The Age Discrimination in Employment Act counteracts which theory?

Modernization

Conflict

Disengagement

Age stratification

The correct answer is D. Age stratification

Explanation:

In sociology, there are different theories and approaches that aim at explaining the role of older people in society. In the case of Age stratification, this theoretical perspective explains elderly people are stratified in society or are grouped and defined according to certain features that also determine the behaviors and actions that are considered as "appropriate" for elder people, including the idea that people that are older should not work and instead should retire. This ideas explained by Age stratification had been addressed by specific policies including Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 that established equal employment opportunities could not be denied based on age especially to people that are older than 40 years. Therefore, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act counteracts the age stratification because in age stratification elderly people are denied certain elements including job but the Act states this is forbidden.