Aging vs Development in Asia A Sociological Appraisal

Abstract

Aging is widely affected by development with special reference to Asia. This part of the world has been changing quite fast in the 50 years. If we look at East Asia, it has drastically changed. Education has played a large part ^___ bringing about change in other sectors. Aging was highly promoted in Asia because of access to industries, medical technology and many more. Moreover, many young women have avoided having children in time which has widely helped in the expansion of the elderly people in various parts of Asia. The phenomenon has transformed to a social, economic and cultural issue for the continent. It is even predicted that in the years to come, the number of aging people will be far more than active people.