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Sociology Chapter 10-5 Inequality In America’s Elderly Population Economics for elderly is hard to measure. –Gov’t. determines that the elderly need less $ than younger Americans. –Poverty rate is higher than what’s reported. “Traditionally the poverty rate for people 65 and over is 10%... The National Academy of Science estimates it at 18.7% using a new formula.” Tom Johansmeyer
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Less Poor Elderly Today
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The Hidden Poor Older people living in institutions. Older people living with relatives.
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Multiple Factors Elderly who are part of a racial or ethnic minority have even higher poverty rate. Elderly women are of the poorest groups. - Single women are even worse off.
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The Elderly and Politics Elderly people are the most active voters in the U.S.
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Political Power? America’s elderly are too diverse to maintain political power. Gray Power lacks unity. May form interest groups: Groups that attempt to influence politicians. –AARP, Gray Panthers
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