CASE STUDY - China’s One Child Policy Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
In which time period did the 1 child policy happen ?
A
1979 - 2015
2
Q
What is overpopulation ?
A
When a population exceeds the carrying capacity and run out of resources.
3
Q
What are the consequences of OVERPOPULATION?
A
- famine, malnutrition
- not enough space, slums, homelessness
- disease spread, no healthcare
- lack of education, unemployment
- anger, riots
4
Q
What is carrying capacity ?
A
Largest number of people that an area can support with the space and resources available.
5
Q
Why was the policy needed ?
A
- Government expected a famine
- To aid economic growth
- To avoid the multiplication of slums
6
Q
How many more people would’ve been born without the policy ?
A
250 - 300 million more.
7
Q
How did the One child policy work ?
A
- 1 child only per family
- Large fines has to be paid if you had more than 1 child
8
Q
Name the benefits of the policy :
A
- No famines since 1950s
- More job availabilities
- Everyone gets the healthcare and education they need
- Child had better education as attention was focused on him.
-China is considered as a developing country, but has no slums
9
Q
Name the cons of the policy :
A
- Gender imbalance
