2.6 And 2.7 + 2.8 Malthusian Theory + Population Policies Flashcards
What is malthus’ claim?
Population grows geometrically while food only grows arithmetically
What does neo mean?
Now
Who are neo-malthusians
Most concerned about sustainable uses for the world and our environment
What are ways to make the neo malthusians happy
Decrease birth rates
Equal use of natural resources
What is boserups claim
Food supply follows the population growth
What is the main claim
behind the Boserup theory
As a population grows humans will develop better technologies to increase food supply
What are critisms of the Malthusian theory that have slowed population growth
Contraceptives
Education and advancement of women
What practices have increased food supply
Mechanized farming
Hybrid seeds
Chemical fertilizers
What is a new invention that has proved Malthus theory to be wrong
Refrigeration tin cans for food storage to last longer and ship out
How has the Malthusian theory aged?
So far, it has proven to be wrong
Antinatalist Policies
Curtail population by reducing fertility rates
Pronatalist policies
Boost fertility rates and population growth
What does coercive mean?
Forced
Women’s status
The degree of equality between men and women
Women’s empowerment
Increased freedom of women making their own choices
