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  2. Aging and society - Wikipedia

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    Older people have different requirements from society and government, and frequently have differing values as well, such as for property and pension rights. [1] Older people are also more likely to vote, and in many countries the young are forbidden from voting. Thus, the aged have comparatively more, or at least different, political influence. [2]

  3. Social isolation - Wikipedia

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    Social isolation and loneliness in older adults is associated with an increased risk for poor mental and physical health and increased mortality. [ 66 ] [ 67 ] There is an increased risk for early mortality in individuals experiencing social isolation compared to those who are not socially isolated. [ 68 ]

  4. Social issue - Wikipedia

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    A valence issue is a social problem that people uniformly interpret the same way. [3] An example of a valence issue is child abuse, which is condemned across several societies. A position issue is a social problem in which the popular opinion among society is divided. [4]

  5. Should you avoid living in a 55-plus community? Here are 5 ...

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    For example, according to data from the United States Census Bureau, 97.4% of people living in The Villages in Florida are white, while Black residents make up only 0.4%.

  6. Social Security problems have left some Oklahoma residents ...

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    Millions of older Americans rely on Social Security to stay afloat. And while the average retired worker collects about $1,925 per month, some seniors have to get by on even smaller checks.

  7. Occupational inequality - Wikipedia

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    Occupational inequality is the unequal treatment of people based on gender, sexuality, age, disability, socioeconomic status, religion, height, weight, accent, or ethnicity in the workplace. When researchers study trends in occupational inequality they usually focus on distribution or allocation pattern of groups across occupations, for example ...

  8. Age stratification - Wikipedia

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    Ageism is a social inequality resulting from age stratification. This is a sociological concept that comes with studying aging population. [3] Age stratification within a population can have major implications, affecting things such as workforce trends, social norms, family structures, government policies, and even health outcomes.

  9. 9 Biggest Problems Facing Social Security in 2024 - AOL

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    Longer Retirements. Life expectancy in the United States is rising, which is generally a good thing. However, when it comes to the mathematics of Social Security, longevity is a killer.