What are the criticisms of the disengagement theory?

society and the nature of work has changed. many retired older people play an active part in their community and may continue to work in a part time job. most people work in clean and safe environments so when they retire they aren't worn out. this theory denies that individuals have a choice, although not every older person wants to sit in a watch tv all day every day.

this theory devalues individuals, for example if someone started a job on a monday and then retired on the following Wednesday, they will still have the same skills.

society and the nature of work has changed. many retired older people play an active part in their community and may continue to work in a part time job. most people work in clean and safe environments so when they retire they aren't worn out. this theory denies that individuals have a choice, although not every older person wants to sit in a watch tv all day every day.

this theory devalues individuals, for example if someone started a job on a monday and then retired on the following Wednesday, they will still have the same skills.