What accounts for the double marginality of women who are aging?
A) The reality of being physically more vulnerable and with a shorter life span than men.
B) The beauty standards and appearance norms that require women to maintain a more youthful appearance as they age than for men.
C) Being further marginalized by race and/or sexual orientation.
D) The state of living in a patriarchal society where men have power and women are subordinated.

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Women who are aging experience double marginality because they are not only subject to ageism, but also to gender discrimination that places a high value on youth and beauty, particularly for women. The beauty standards and appearance norms for women require them to maintain a more youthful appearance as they age than for men, which contributes to their marginalization.

What Accounts for the Double Marginality of Women Who Are