Section 3
Social Policy Demographics
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The Elderly
There are several social policy challenges relating to the elderly, who are generally over the age of 65 and have retired from their jobs.
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The Middle Class
The middle class consists of people in the middle of a societal hierarchy, which varies between cultures.
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The Working Poor
The working poor are working people whose incomes fall below a given poverty line.
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The Nonworking Poor
The nonworking poor are unemployed people whose incomes fall below a given poverty line.
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Minorities, Women, and Children
Minorities, women, and children are often the target of specific social policies.