In modern societies,death is most commonly associated with old age,but a few hundred years ago,death was most commonly associated with infancy.How do sociologists understand this transformation?
A) People are generally happier in contemporary society.
B) The life course is influenced by cultural and material circumstances.
C) Earlier societies had an inaccurate understanding of death.
D) Modern societies have higher health disparities across race.

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Sociologists understand this transformation as a result of changes in cultural and material circumstances, such as advancements in healthcare, sanitation, and nutrition, which have significantly reduced infant mortality rates and increased life expectancy.

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