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when charles was younger, he was considered one of the city's best high school teachers. now he is in his 70s and instead of teaching students, he now spends his days with his grandchildren. his grandchildren love him, but some members of society consider him to be nonproductive. what is this an example of?
a. bias
b. ageism
c. age stratification
d. all of the above

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