A Key Difference Between Conflict and Functionalist Theoretical Perspectives on Aging

A key difference between conflict and functionalist theoretical perspectives on aging is that

A) functionalist theory tends to see the elderly as victims of the stratification system that denies them opportunities.
B) conflict theory attributes the participation of the elderly in satisfying activities to individual willpower and personalities.
C) conflict theory emphasizes the role of social structures in shaping the opportunities available to older adults.
D) functionalist theory stresses that older people can be productive to society as long as they pursue activities that are consistent with their personalities and lifestyle choices.