In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the gendered economic and social consequences of lifelong singlehood in later life. From financial insecurity and gender disparities in aging populations to cultural pressures and singlism in South Asia, this episode unpacks how lifelong unmarried status intersects with gender, class, stigma, and societal norms. Whether you’re interested in gerontology, social inequality, gender studies, or cultural narratives around marriage, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Keywords: singlehood, singlism, gender roles, aging, social stigma, cultural norms, lifelong unmarried, South Asia, gerontology, relationship status bias