China's One Child Policy Flashcards
1
Q
Who does it apply to?
A
Han Chinese living in Urban areas, not ethnic minorities living throughout the country
2
Q
Who can have two children?
A
If the parents are both singe children
3
Q
Negative effects of policy
A
Led to female infanticide
Overpopulation still exists
Huge male : female imbalance as there are more males than females (113:100)
Ageing population will occur due to males not finding wives and less children being born
Large numbers of abandoned children
4
Q
Positive impacts of the policy
A
Better education about contraception
Population has decreased
The policy has relaxed now
5
Q
Rewards for following policy
A
Higher wages
Better schooling and employment
Governmental assistance and loans
6
Q
Sanctions for not following policy
A
Fines Employment termination Forced abortions Removed benefits Difficulty in obtaining governmental assistance
7
Q
When was this policy introduced?
A
1979
