The global south: The case of populational aging in Africa and Asia
Abstract
This paper explores the implications of social and economic changes in the Global South of the World. In particular, we examine case studies of Japan and China and the impact of populational aging on their economic policies and social practices. Key examples of uneven distributions of, or access to, opportunities have the potential to give rise to further social or economic tensions. Whilst the scholarly base is expanding, more is to be done to ascertain the characterization of inequalities. Indeed, if these substantive issues are to be addressed comprehensively, the key then is to move beyond a Western academic paradigm, and to purposefully involve critical scholarship from intellectuals from the Global South. Doing so will add a vitality of experience in discussing how economic growth is, or may not be coupled with, inequality.Citation
Powell, J and Taylor, P. (2015). The global south: the case of populational aging in Africa and Asia. World Scientific News. 6, 89-99.Publisher
World Scientific NewsJournal
World Scientific NewsType
ArticleLanguage
enEISSN
2392-2192Collections
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