1. What does the figure 67,736,802 represent in the context of UK demographics in 2023?
2. Which author is associated with the analysis of social class structure and inequality in the UK?
3. What is the primary societal role of wealth and income gaps?
UK population (2023) — estimate?
67.7 million people in July 2023.
Declining birth rate — effect?
Aging population and fewer young people.
Increasing life expectancy — years?
79 for men, 82.9 for women in 2020.
Senior citizens — rising proportion?
More people aged 65+ in the population.
Family size — trend?
Families becoming smaller and more atomised.
Aristocracy — definition?
Highest social class, inherited wealth and titles.
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