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Persistent Well-being Inequality
Significant well-being gaps persist across gender, age, and education levels, despite some narrowing trends.
Timeframe
long-term
Categories
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Impact areas
Detailed Analysis
While some progress has been made in narrowing certain well-being gaps, substantial inequalities remain across various demographic groups. Gender disparities are evident in labor market outcomes, safety, and health. Age-related differences are observed in health, subjective well-being, and social connectedness. Education remains a strong predictor of well-being across multiple dimensions. Understanding these persistent inequalities is crucial for developing targeted policies to promote inclusive well-being.
Context Signals
Women are less likely to be employed and fare worse on some aspects of non-economic well-being
Younger people have seen a relative decline in subjective well-being and social connectedness compared to other age groups
People with tertiary education are significantly less likely to be lonely or experience physical pain
Edge
Addressing the root causes of these inequalities requires a multi-faceted approach encompassing education, social support, and economic opportunity.
Intersectional analyses are needed to understand how multiple factors of identity contribute to well-being disparities.
Promoting social mobility and reducing disparities in access to quality education and healthcare are essential for achieving inclusive well-being.
