Recently, Yao Yang, a professor at the National School of Development of Peking University and a well-known economist, boldly proposed in a public program that the current retirement age of 50 years old for women is no longer suitable for the development of modern society, and he advocates that the retirement age for women should be gradually extended to 60 years old. This point of view immediately aroused widespread attention and heated discussions from all walks of life.
Some people support Professor Yao Yang's point of view, saying that with the development of society and the improvement of medical conditions, people's quality of life and health have been greatly improved, and the average life expectancy of women is also increasing, so it is necessary to extend the retirement age of women to 60 years old. This will not only give full play to the value of women's labor, but also help alleviate the social pressure brought about by the aging population.
However, there are also quite a few people who oppose this view. They believe that retirement is everyone's right and benefit and should not be changed at will. Moreover, many women face a variety of problems such as menopause and family stress around the age of 50, and if the retirement age is extended, it may have a negative impact on their physical and mental health. In addition, some are also concerned that extending the retirement age will lead to more jobs being occupied, putting more pressure on young people to find employment.
In response to these controversies, Professor Yao Yang said that he understands the concerns and demands of different groups of people, but he stressed that with the development of society and the change of demographic structure, the retirement age does need to be adjusted in a timely manner. He suggested that the policy of delaying retirement can be gradually implemented, and corresponding supporting measures should be taken, such as improving the overall level of pension insurance, strengthening vocational training and re-employment guidance, etc., to protect women's rights and interests and quality of life. At the same time, he also called on all sectors of society to pay attention to the issue of population ageing and take comprehensive measures to address this challenge.