Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Review

Flashcards covering the stages, characteristics, and examples of the Demographic Transition Model based on the lecture notes.

What shift does the Demographic Transition Model (DTM) describe in its 4 stages?

The transition from an agricultura Society To an industrical one.

In the DTM process, what happens to the crude death rate first and why?

The crude death rate First Falls bc of The influx of better health technology.

Why does the birth rate eventually fall in the DTM?

The birth rate gradpally Falls To Match The new Social Structure.

Describe the birth and death rates in Stage 1 (high Stationary).

Death and birth rates are high, leading to a low and stable population.

What factors contribute to the death rate in Stage 1?

Poor hygiene, lack of meds, and high infant death.

Why are large families common in Stage 1?

Large fam common for agric labor.

What defines the population change in Stage 2 (Early expanding)?

The death rate goes down while the birth rate remains high, leading to a PoR explosion.

What improvements specifically occur in Stage 2 to lower the death rate?

Improving health and education infrastructure and decreasing infurT Mortarity.

What begins to occur with the birth rate in Stage 3 (late Expanding)?

The birth rate begins To Fall because people don't need kids for labor.

What social and environmental shifts occur during Stage 3?

Increasing urbanization, more girls in the workforce, and a move from Pural To City living.

How does the population change in Stage 3?

Population Still grains, JUST at a Slower Pace.

What characterizes Stage 4 (low Stationary) and the country's development status?

Birth and deathc rates are low, lending To Stable or Slowly growing Pop.; This country in consid. developed.

What are the economic and educational hallmarks of Stage 4?

High edu., good houtthuk, and a Strong Service-based economy.

What happens to the birth rate in Stage 5 (Declining/POST-ind-)?

The birth Pares Falls below the death rate.

Without immigration, what happens to the total population in Stage 5?

The Total Population begins To Shrink.

What are the workforce and population structure characteristics of Stage 5?

An aging "Top houvy" Pop. and a shrinking Workforce.

What are the provided examples for Stage 1 and Stage 2?

Stage 1: isolated native Tribes; Stage 2: Afghanistan & niger.

What are the provided examples for Stage 3, Stage 4, and Stage 5?

Stage 3: India & Mexico; Stage 4: U.S, Canada, ching; Stage 5: Jalan or Germany.