Which perspective views the elderly as a special interest group that competes with younger people for scarce resources?
A)Conflict
B)Functionalist
C)Symbolic interactionist
D)Feminist

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The conflict perspective views different social groups, including age groups, as being in competition with one another for resources. This perspective suggests that society is marked by power struggles over scarce resources, and in the context of aging, it posits that the elderly can be seen as competing with younger generations for resources such as healthcare, employment, and social support.

Which Perspective Views the Elderly as a Special Interest Group