The two bar graphs above report the average retirement age for men and women in 2004 and 2008 in 6 different countries.
Over the years, the average retirement age for both men and women increased significantly, indicating how the economy has definitely changed. In 2004, the highest retirement age average for men was in Sweden, with the average of 63. Looking over to 2008, we can see that Sweden is still in the lead with the highest retirement age of 64. The highest retirement age average for women in 2004, continuing to 2008 as well, is in Sweden; 23 and 24 consequently. For both surveys, men and women, France has the lowest retirement average from the interval of 58 to 59.
The two databases of men and women could be interpreted from a new perspective as well. Shying away from countries being the factors of retirement age. Gender plays an essential role in this part of life as well. We can conclude that women have a lower retirement age average than men during the span of 2004 to 2008. This could imply that women retire earlier to take care of the family and start a strong foundation for the future, while men stay to be the breadwinner of the family and provide.
The graph shows the result of a survey on the average retirement age from 2004 to 2008. There are two groups: male and female. As the year increased, we can see that the retirement age average rose for both categories. Contrasting the two graphs, men and women, it shows the inherent roles that were predesigned for both genders. Females are to stay and protect the family, and Males to provide for the family.