China 1 Child Policy - POPULATION Flashcards
1
Q
What problems was the country facing
A
Famine (are/water pollution) Over-cultivation of the land Poverty Growth of shanty towns Disease High unemployment Low standards of living Food shortages Homelessness Inability to provide medical care and education
2
Q
When can couples get married
A
Their late 20s
3
Q
What must women do
A
They must be sterilised after their first successful pregnancy and abort any further pregnancys
4
Q
How much do they receive for limiting their family to one child
A
5-10%
5
Q
What do couples receive
A
Free family planning
6
Q
What do they have priority over
A
Housing, pension, family benefits and free education for the single child
7
Q
What must couples do to have children
A
Apply to marry and have a child
8
Q
Why was it introduced
A
During the 1970s the government realised the population was growing very rapidly and was not sustainable
