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Women’s views on generational strife and solidarity

Women’s views on generational strife and solidarity

A report by Mumsnet and Ipsos MORI reveals that, while the media and the public identify Baby Boomers (50-69-year-olds) as the most fortunate generation, conversations with Generation Xers (36-49-year-olds) show that they also recognise their own good fortune in enjoying many of the same benefits (free university education; a slice of property market profits) as their predecessors, but experiencing little[Read More…]

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Aging and Urbanization

Aging and Urbanization

Two inexorable and intersecting demographic trends are already defining the 21st century: rapid urbanization and an aging population. The world’s cities must meet the challenges posed by these changes to compete on a global scale. Widely accepted statistics bring these challenges into clear focus. By 2030, more than 1 billion people — one in every eight — will be aged[Read More…]

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