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Among the significant problems to be tackled are the sandwich generation’s increased responsibilities for caregiving (www.vimeo.com). There is also the issue of stress among this population’s members, particularly women. Another issue that needs to be addressed is gender roles within the sandwich generation, as women tend to take a more active role than males.

How might social scientists from many fields discuss these issues?

An anthropologist would be more concerned with past and present aspect of the sandwich population (Wassel & Cutler, 2016). They will dwell more on the cultural values and norms of societies that heavily contributed to the emergence of this population. Psychologist, on the other hand, will be more concerned with the metal processes of individuals within this age group. They will be more interested on how the mental processes of these individuals affect their behavior. A gerontologist would concentrate on the effects of culture, social life, cognitive and psychology on the aging life of the sandwich population. Sociologist, on the other hand, will be concerned on the manner in which society affects the everyday decisions of this population.

What are some potential controversies inherent in this issue?

The potential controversies that might arise from the issue is the focus of different groups (Wassel & Cutler, 2016). To clearly understand the issues revolving around the sandwich age group, different scholars concentrate on elements that are not in harmony with each other. The conclusion of the different group of scholars and the solutions they would propose will greatly differ which will be a cause for conflict.

Where does the solution lie?

The solution to this problem lies with the society itself. First, it has to embrace people from this age group and support them maximumly (www.vimeo.com). Scholars also need to harmonize their approach to finding a solution to this problem so that their solutions can relate. The government should also develop programs and policies aimed at addressing this issue once and for all.

Reference

Wassel, J. I., & Cutler, N. E. (2016). Yet Another Boomer Challenge For Financial Professionals: The “Senior” Sandwich Generation. Journal Of Financial Service Professionals, 70(1), 61-73.

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