Which of the following is a strength of the feminist theory of aging?
A) It is congruent with most "mainstream" feminist theories.
B) It illustrates an ability to control for gender, and thereby focus on other social characteristics (such as race and social class).
C) It acknowledges the "feminization of aging."
D) It recognizes the importance of social structure and individual characteristics.

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The feminist theory of aging recognizes the importance of both social structure and individual characteristics, which allows for a comprehensive approach to understanding aging experiences of women. It acknowledges that social structures such as gender, race, and class interact with individual characteristics such as health and economic status to shape women's aging experiences.

Which of the Following Is a Strength of the Feminist