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Ferraro, Geraldine A. – USA Today, 1982
Discusses the socioeconomic causes of the disproportionate level of poverty found among women aged 65 and over. Reasons why Social Security programs are essential for maintaining minimal standards of living for many older women are presented. Specific proposals for bringing about change are included. (AM)
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Federal Legislation, Females, Living Standards
