Demography Flashcards
1
Q
birth rate
A
number of live births per thousand per year
2
Q
factors determining birth rate
A
proportion of woman at childbearing age
how fertile they are
3
Q
what do changes in fertility and birth rate reflect
A
more women remaining childless
women postponing having children
4
Q
4 Reasons for decline in birth rate
A
changes in womens position
decline in infant mortality rate
children economic liability
child centeredness
5
Q
changes in womens position
A
legal equality with men
increased educational opportunities
more women in paid employment
easier access to divorce
Harper- education most important reason for long-term fall in birth and fertility rates. change in mindset. family planning
6
Q
Decline in IMR
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