Case Study 1:China And Their One Child Policy Flashcards
1
Q
Why was a policy placed?
A
- over crowded
- strain on money
- strain on food and schools
- more litter
2
Q
What did China think about having lots of children?
A
It made them more powerful
3
Q
When was the policy introduced?
A
1st January 1979
4
Q
What was their aim?
A
To reduce the poverty caused by over population
5
Q
Why did millions of people die during 1959-1961?
A
Starvation
6
Q
How did the one child policy affect the people in the countryside?
A
- they need more than one child to help them out in case some die
- always more boys than girls because boys bring girl home to work for them
7
Q
What happened if someone had more than one child?
A
Forced abortion would be done during the end of the pregnancy
8
Q
What are 5 benefits of this policy?
A
- family allowances
- pension benefits
- improves standard of living
- free healthcare and education to the one child
- priority housing
9
Q
What happens to the child due to the one child policy? What is it called?
A
Little Emperor Syndrome-become spoils and arrogant
