CHAPTERS 2.7 AND 2.8 - AP HUG Unit 2 Test

what are antinatalist policies and an example?

policies that discourage/decrease the number of births in a country, China’s one-child policy

what are population policies?

government actions to influence population size and structure

what are pro natalist policies and an example/example country?

government actions that encourage births, paid parental leave, tax incentives (france)

consequences of population policies?

people don’t really have autonomy and can’t make their own decisions. also, some countries prefer men over women so there will be more men (workforce shifts).

As women gain _______, ________ drops.

education, employment opportunities, and legal rights, fertility rates drop

what are some effects of a lower TFR on a country?

slower population growth, smaller household sizes, more dual-income families, increase in single parent households, shift in gender expectations

what are some factors that lead to a lower TFR in a country?

more women in schools (delayed marriage and careers), more women working (fewer children), access to contraception (more family planning), changing social norms (smaller families)