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... elderly differs from one society to another . In Asian cultures , the elderly usually enjoy high respect . Shown here is a Vietnamese - American boy intently learning from his grandfather how to do calligraphy . ageism : prejudice ...
... elderly differs from one society to another . In Asian cultures , the elderly usually enjoy high respect . Shown here is a Vietnamese - American boy intently learning from his grandfather how to do calligraphy . ageism : prejudice ...
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... Elderly ( 65 and over ) Youth ( under 18 ) Figure 13.6 Trends in Poverty : The Percentage of U.S. Youth and Elderly in Poverty 1979 1983 1987 1991 1995 1999 Note : For some years the government totals for youth refer to people under 18 ...
... Elderly ( 65 and over ) Youth ( under 18 ) Figure 13.6 Trends in Poverty : The Percentage of U.S. Youth and Elderly in Poverty 1979 1983 1987 1991 1995 1999 Note : For some years the government totals for youth refer to people under 18 ...
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... elderly African Americans is 21⁄2 times the white rate . For elderly Asian Americans , the gap is not as large , yet it runs 43 percent higher than whites . The poverty of elderly women also shows distinct patterns by race and ethnicity ...
... elderly African Americans is 21⁄2 times the white rate . For elderly Asian Americans , the gap is not as large , yet it runs 43 percent higher than whites . The poverty of elderly women also shows distinct patterns by race and ethnicity ...
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