The Shriners organization in the United States is an example of a(n) :​​

A) ​common-interest association
B) ​age grade
C) ​age set
D) ​caste

Common-Interest Association

A group or organization formed among people who share similar goals, interests, or issues, aiming to pursue collective objectives.

Age Set

A formally established group of people born during a certain time span who move together through the series of age-grade categories.

Age Grade

An organized category of people based on age; all individuals pass through a series of such categories over their lifetime.