‘We are more likely to be living in poverty’: Social Security is a lifeline for women, so why are we ignored?

Women receive Social Security benefits at higher rates than men and depend on the program for a larger share of their retirement income. Women have longer life expectancies, are more likely to live alone in old age, and often have interrupted work histories due to caregiving responsibilities. These factors affect how women experience Social Security and their financial security in retirement. Policy discussions about Social Security include consideration of how changes to the program would affect different demographic groups.

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