Question

question 10 of 10
which concept is part of disengagement theory?
a. disengagement affects those with an ascribed status more than those with an achieved status.
b. disengagement will result in a lowering of the societys median age.
c. disengagement is essential to the stability of a society.
d. disengagement is more common in agrarian societies than in industrialized societies.

Explanation:

Disengagement theory posits that it is normal and desirable for older adults to withdraw from social roles as they age, and this mutual withdrawal (disengagement) between the elderly and society is beneficial for the stability of society. Option C aligns with this core idea. Option A is incorrect as the theory does not focus on ascribed vs. achieved status in this way. Option B is wrong because disengagement theory is not about median age of society. Option D is incorrect as the theory is more about the natural aging - disengagement process rather than comparing agrarian and industrialized societies in terms of disengagement prevalence.

Answer:

C. Disengagement is essential to the stability of a society.