4. what are the reasons for the low status of the elderly in the united states?

Protestant work ethic is one of the major reason for this low status of the elderly in the u.s.

Explanation:

In workplace heavy work is provided to the peoples and no of old age people is more in no compared to that of young peoples. Their inability to do work leads to economic down in the organization.

These peoples were disrespected and humiliated by the organization. Fund allocation such as pension, health insurance policies duly affects the overall income of the organization.

Higher demands are raised and only a few were achieved by this society people.