As the dependency ratio shifts and the proportion of working people shrinks, conflict theorists believe some form of conflict between the "young" and the "old" is inevitable.

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Conflict theorists argue that as the dependency ratio changes, with fewer working-age individuals supporting a larger elderly population, competition for resources such as healthcare, social security, and employment opportunities may lead to intergenerational conflict.

As the Dependency Ratio Shifts and the Proportion of Working