Demographic Trends And Family Life Key Words Flashcards
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Birth rate
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The number of live births per 1000 of the population
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Death rate
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Number of deaths per 1000 population
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Demography
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The study of population change
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Elite
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The most powerful, rich or gifted members of a group
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Emigration
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People moving abroad
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Fertility rate
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Number of children born per 1000 women aged 15-44
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Immigration
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People settling in the country to live or work
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Migration
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The number of people entering and leaving the country
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Moral panic
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Public concern over some aspect of behaviour, created and reinforced in large part by sensational media coverage
