Which of the following is an assumption of the conflict perspective on aging?
A)Under a capitalist system,the family and private sector are the agents responsible for care of the elderly.
B)Poverty in the elderly is caused by failures in the government and social safety net.
C)Everyone has equal access to the means of gaining wealth and power.
D)There is very little diversity in the older population.

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The conflict perspective assumes that the care of the elderly is the responsibility of the family and private sector under a capitalist system, rather than the government or society as a whole. This perspective focuses on the unequal distribution of resources and power, which leads to disparities in care and treatment for the elderly. Therefore, choice A is the correct assumption of the conflict perspective.

B) is a correct statement, but it is not an assumption of the conflict perspective, as it does not specifically focus on the distribution of resources and power.

C) is incorrect, as the conflict perspective assumes that there is inequality in the distribution of wealth and power.

D) is incorrect, as the conflict perspective acknowledges the diversity within the older population and how that intersects with issues of power and resources.

Which of the Following Is an Assumption of the Conflict