Joe is 12 years old and has a paper route. Joe is a good example of which of the following?
A) new ageism
B) reverse discrimination
C) gender role conformity
D) age grading

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Age grading refers to the system of social organization based on age, with different roles and responsibilities assigned to people at different stages of life. Joe's paper route is an example of age grading, where a young person has taken on a responsibility typically assigned to someone his age with the intent of earning money and learning responsibility.

Joe Is 12 Years Old and Has a Paper Route