Symbolic-Interaction Theory contends that remaining active, as well as socially active (and Activity Theory), offers greater personal gratification when growing older. Moreover, Social-Conflict Theory targets the limitation of resources and freedoms attainable by the older population or more commonly, age stratification. An example of age stratification includes replacing aging employees with younger employees. However, elders have benefited from things such as political gain, which has improved their social standing. Feminist Theory targets the disadvantages such as gender stratification, faced by aging women. While, Intersection Theory expounds on Feminist Theory by examining the role ethnicity, gender stratification and race plays regarding the disadvantages faced by aging
Symbolic-Interaction Theory contends that remaining active, as well as socially active (and Activity Theory), offers greater personal gratification when growing older. Moreover, Social-Conflict Theory targets the limitation of resources and freedoms attainable by the older population or more commonly, age stratification. An example of age stratification includes replacing aging employees with younger employees. However, elders have benefited from things such as political gain, which has improved their social standing. Feminist Theory targets the disadvantages such as gender stratification, faced by aging women. While, Intersection Theory expounds on Feminist Theory by examining the role ethnicity, gender stratification and race plays regarding the disadvantages faced by aging