Are Social Security Rules Reinforcing Gender and Marital Inequality?

Dr. Deborah Carr, Director of the Center for Innovation in Social Science and Arts & Sciences Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Boston University, discusses her research titled “Do Social Security Benefit Rules Perpetuate Marital Status and Gender Inequalities?” Social Security rules favor married people and disadvantage divorced, prematurely widowed, and lifelong single older adults, creating economic gaps that mostly impact women. Using data from a long-term study of White high school graduates, the research found married older adults enjoy higher income and lower poverty rates, while divorced women and those widowed young face the greatest financial risks. Policy reforms like caregiver credits could help reduce these inequalities in late-life economic security. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Dr. Deborah Carr has generously shared profound insights from her research, “Do Social Security Benefit Rules Perpetuate Marital Status and Gender Inequalities?” during her appearance on the Business Talk podcast channel. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited.