Asked by Sarah Arshad Midterm on May 16, 2024

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Approximately _____ of women are widowed by age 65.

A) 20%
B) 25%
C) 30%
D) 35%

Widowed Women

Refers to females who have lost their spouse through death and have not remarried.

Age 65

Traditionally considered the age of retirement in many cultures, marking a transition phase in life associated with seniority and often eligibility for pension benefits.

Widowed

The state or condition of having lost one's spouse through death, which can significantly impact an individual's social and emotional well-being.

  • Recognize a variety of coping strategies and grief patterns among individuals as well as in diverse cultural contexts.
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Noordeep RandhawaMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Approximately 25% of women are widowed by age 65, reflecting the combination of women's longer life expectancy compared to men and the tendency for women to marry men older than themselves.