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How has modernization affected the roles of the elderly in traditional societies?

According to modernization theory, the status of the elderly tends to decline as societies become more modern, a concept widely studied since the 1970s. This shift profoundly explains how modernization has affected the roles of the elderly in traditional societies, impacting their social status, economic contributions, and family dynamics.

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What is another word for aging population?

By 2035, the U.S. Census Bureau projects that older adults will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. The question, **"What is another word for aging population?"**, is increasingly relevant as societies grapple with this significant demographic shift and strive for more precise and respectful terminology.

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