Gender Disparities in Socioeconomic Status among the Elderly: Evidence from India and Japan

Abstract

This cross-country study compares the gender disparities in key socioeconomic indicators such as education, employment, economic status and social participation of the elderly in India and Japan, two rapidly ageing countries in the world. Empirical data were collected from representative samples of the elderly from both countries. The findings indicate distinct gender disparities in key socioeconomic indicators for both countries. However, the gender gap among Indians is wider, suggesting a need for
interventional policy responses.

Keywords: Indian elderly, Japanese elderly, gender disparity, socioeconomic status, social participation

DOI: 10.32444/IJSW.2023.84.3.289-306