Changes in the society constantly take place, due to various reasons; those could be cultural, religious, technological and many others. However, the American society is in its phase of the age called the ‘graying of America.’
The nation is in dire need of adjustment in terms of social and economic aspects. This is because the ‘Baby Boomers’ of America would reach their middle or later years. Basically aging is a social phenomena and not a biological one. Therefore the cultural, political, social, economic, health and personal dimensions require to be emphasized on, as this sector would fall under the category of ‘old Americans.’
According to statistical studies by the year 2030, perhaps 20 of every 100 residents of this nation will be 65 and over. This will be a change in the country that needs to be considered as all sectors would come up with new trends. Basically the boomers' parents married early and had lots of kids. But the boomers themselves married late, and have smaller families. This was a change in trend by the boomers but now as they are aging the first significant change would be on the life style patterns of the Americans. Currently, large numbers of people are growing old, living longer than ever before. Yet the work force, those whose labor will sustain their elders in retirement, is growing very slowly. There fore the labor force is short of young people, which is actually the requirement. The new generation expects life styles to transform according to today’s requirements, but on the other hand the elderly expect life to carry on in the same manner. This eventually gives rise to the generation gap conflict. The media has been promoting products and setting up such an image that the world of the new generation seems to....
