China's One Child Policy Flashcards
What did the Chinese government realise?
The country was heading for famine unless severe changes were made.
How many deaths between 1959 - 1961?
35 million deaths.
What did the government say couples must not do?
Mustn’t marry until late 20’s.
Must only have 1 successful pregnancy.
Must abort any future pregnancies.
What happened if the second child was born abroad?
Not allowed to become Chinese citizen.
China is racially mixed, what % of the population is of what race?
Over 80% is of the Han race.
Local offices and the government had what?
Power of people’s private life’s.
Chinese children are seen as being what?
Over indulged as they are only children.
‘Little Emperor’s’.
What has also increases standards of living?
Increased technology and exploration of resources.
What was the rate in population change for China that indicated it should be stopped?
In 1950, 1.9 per cent increase each year.
Previously what did the Chinese government do?
Encouraged people to have lots of children to increase the workforce.
What is the rate in population growth now in China?
0.7%.
In 2000 what was reported?
90% fetuses aborted were female.
What is China’s population rate?
1.3 billion in 2013.
How much of the world is located in south east Asia?
About 20%
What happened in the 1950s?
Many were encouraged to have children to replenish population after the war.
