Social Developments: The Ageing Population Flashcards
What fraction of the British population were over 60 in 1990?
1/5
What was significant about the birth rate in Britain in Thatcher’s time as PM?
The birth rate was historically low
What was the average male life expectancy at birth in 1981?
71 years old
What was the average male life expectancy at 65 years old?
78 years old
What was significant about the life expectancy increase throughout getting older?
It showed that overall, more of the British population would be older
How did the ageing population reflect social inequalities?
The poorest in Britain died 15 years earlier than the richest
Which age group experienced unemployment more?
50-64 year olds
What fraction of 50-64 year olds had unemployment percentages increased by from 1995 compared to 1973?
25% more unemployed
How could the decline of manufacturing related to older people being unemployed?
The manufacturing industry had cemented itself as a part of employment culture for many decades
What would the younger population have to do as a larger proportion of the population got older?
They would have to pay more taxes to fund their pensions
How can it be seen that carehome meal price costs were volatile for older people?
A meal in Kent costed £1.65, compared to 35p in Derbyshire
What was formed to oppose Age Discrimination in Employment?
The Campaign Against Age Discrimination
