The topic of the Enem (National High School Examination) essay, which was applied on Sunday (9), was “Perspectives on Aging in Brazilian Society”. This proposal prompted the candidates to think about how the country views this social and demographic process and the importance of rethinking public policies aimed at caring for the elderly.
And in its press coverage. Bound I have already addressed different perspectives on aging. More than discussing aging itself, reports and articles address the social, economic, and structural challenges that accompany the transition of the Brazilian population.
According to projections by IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics), Brazilians aged 60 or older should represent approximately 38% of the population in 2070 – a jump compared to 10.9% of the total population in this age group, according to the 2022 census.
The data show the rapid demographic transition in Brazil and indicate the need for adaptation policies for this population in the coming decades. Experts he consulted Bound Emphasizing that population aging directly affects important areas of the country’s development and future.
Financial and pension planning is one of the pillars of ensuring quality of life in your third life. Discussions about the future of Social Security and work rules remain on the agenda.
Recently, anti-fraud operations at the National Social Security Institute, which investigate irregular deductions on pensions, have reinforced the urgent need to improve the administration and transparency of the system.
Moreover, other discussions have expanded the debate on the future of Brazilian social security. The text “The accelerated standardization of the labor market affects Social Security” shows that this business model, where professionals work as a PJ (legal entity) instead of a CLT (consolidation of labor laws), brings losses to Social Security.
Through this practice, it reduces the volume of contributions to the Institute and contributes to increasing the deficit in public accounts. Given this scenario, the sustainability and balance of social security are now in question.
In addition to economic impacts, the topic of aging is also present in the coverage Bound In the Health section, reports range from habits and practices that contribute to active aging to studies and research on diseases that affect older people.
The discussion on aging also extends to the Todas Editorial, an initiative he took up Bound Which expands content targeting women. In this context, the topic is treated as part of the feminine path, focusing on the social and cultural issues and transformations of this age group.
Discussions about aging have also gained space in various forms. In the program “Como é que é?”, on the TV channel Bound On YouTube, the topic was addressed by explaining the difference between ageism and ageism. These concepts help understand the forms of prejudice and discrimination that older people face.
In the podcast “Modo de Viver” the topic of aging is presented from a practical perspective. Episode “Do You Have a Recipe for Aging Well?” She discussed how to prepare for this stage of life, both through physical care and the emotional aspects of the process.
In addition to the viewpoints presented in the different sections of the newspaper, the topic of the Enem 2025 article has also been anticipated in two axes in the Folha Estudantes series of texts that direct bets on the possible topics of the year.
One of the topics presented dealt with the topic of autism, abilities and diversity. In this context, Professor Souza Nunes, from Farias Brito College, explained that Enem sought to give a voice to groups that have been historically ignored – such as people with disabilities, traditional peoples, women, black populations, older people, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
The themes associated with this axis usually bring together three problems in Brazilian reality: violence, weakness, and the absence of public policies.
Another relevant theme was work. In 2024, the debate on working hours gained strength, based on the proposal to abolish the 6 x 1 scale.
This discussion is part of a broader panorama linking work and the economy. As a result, the acceleration of digital transformation has changed the landscape of professions and required continuous retraining of workers. At the same time, the aging population is putting pressure on the pension system.
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