The greatest demographic shift in a century is being ignored: single living

24/05/2024 29 min
The greatest demographic shift in a century is being ignored: single living

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Episode Synopsis


Across the globe single household occupancy is skyrocketing. In some Western cities "singletons" make up almost fifty per cent. But it's a trend that's largely slipped under the radar. Policy makers are yet to catch up with the new social reality. The growing cohort has significant economic potential, but they continue to face stereotyping and discrimination.