The Feminization of Aging: A Multidimensional Exploration

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Shaily Bhashanjaly

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The feminization of aging refers to the increasing proportion of women within the global elderly population, accompanied by the distinct challenges they face due to a combination of biological, social, and economic factors. Women’s longer life expectancy often translates into a larger share of the ageing population being female, but these additional years are frequently characterized by heightened vulnerabilities. Factors such as poverty, inadequate healthcare, social isolation, and entrenched gender inequalities create a unique and often disproportionate burden on elderly women, making this phenomenon a critical area for understanding and intervention.

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Shaily Bhashanjaly. (2024). The Feminization of Aging: A Multidimensional Exploration. European Economic Letters (EEL), 14(4), 2201–2205. https://doi.org/10.52783/eel.v14i4.2427
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