Flashcards in France Pro-Natalist Policy Deck (11):
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6 factors suppressing BR
Late marriages
Reconstituted families
Single parents
Frequent births outside of marriage
Women pursuing careers
State benefits = don't need children to care for them in future
2
Aims of policy
- Gov wanted to increase BR and allow women to pursue careers with good support for children
3
What guaranteed the policy would be successful?
Other European countries had improved childcare and there had been a directly increase in fertility rate
4
How much is the payment of couples have 3rd child?
Up to £1064
5
How long is maternity leave for 3rd child and how much pay?
40 weeks on near full pay
6
What increased the purchasing power of 3 child families?
Family allowances
7
How much of a reduction on public transport? What was this card called?
30% reduction for 3 child families
'Carte Famille Nombreuse'
8
6 other aspects of policy
- Generous maternity grants
- 100% mortgage and preferential treatment in allocating 3 bedrooms council flats
- Tax benefits until youngest reaches 18
- Pension scheme for mothers
- Provision of crèches and day nurseries
- Nursing mothers encouraged to work part time or take weekly day off
9
3 successes of policy
- Highest FR in Europe 2.01 in 2014
- Near replacement level = steady population
- FR for Europe only 1.58 and Italy 1.4
10
How did gov make daycare cheaper?
Subsidised it for children under 3
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