Critics of functionalist theories of aging argue that these theories:
A)place too much emphasis on the importance of the elderly in modern societies
B)emphasize the need for the elderly to adjust to existing conditions rather than participate in changing them
C)give too much agency to the elderly in defining their own role in society
D)focus too little on racial inequalities affecting the elderly
E)pay too much attention to physical and mental decline of the elderly

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Critics argue that functionalist theories of aging focus too much on the elderly adjusting to existing conditions rather than actively participating in changing them, which limits their potential contributions to society.

Critics of Functionalist Theories of Aging Argue That These Theories