One Child Policy 🇨🇳 Flashcards
(11 cards)
What was the population change rate in China in 1150?
1.9%
This was before the unsustainable growth leading to famine.
What was the population of China around 1970?
Approximately 1 billion.
What policy did the Communist Party implement to control population growth?
One child policy.
What are some problems caused by the one child policy?
Ageing population, 4-2-1 problem, low birth rate, insufficient workforce, gender imbalance, and little emperor syndrome.
What is the 4-2-1 problem?
It refers to families getting smaller, with one child supporting two parents and four grandparents.
What are some benefits of the one child policy?
400 million fewer births, improved standard of living, opportunities to escape poverty, and less strain on healthcare and resources.
What punishments were imposed for violating the one child policy?
Fines, denial of social benefits, forced abortions, sterilizations, and confiscation of property.
What rules were enforced under the one child policy?
Regular inspections for pregnancy, forced sterilizations, heavy fines for additional children, and late marriages.
Who was exempt from the one child policy?
Ethnic minorities in cities, rural residents (up to 3 children), and families with both parents being only children.
What incentives were offered for adhering to the one child policy?
5-10% wage increase, free healthcare for the child, free education, and housing benefits.
What was the role of the ‘Granny Police’?
Older women who reported couples violating the one child policy to the government.
