Law enforcement makes no official distinction between younger people and the elderly.
On average, studies indicate that most elderly withdraw from social activity. In the United States today, elderly people are failing to find meaningful roles while at the same time, they are losing wealth, power, and prestige. Under the Clinton Administration, Madeline Albright was appointed the first female Secretary of State. Girls' play tends to involve pairs or small groups and emphasizes competition and accomplishing clear goals. A higher proportion of women live in poverty in the United States than in most other industrial or post industrial nations.