Demography Qs Flashcards
- Outline three factors that have led to a decline in the birth rate
As women gain greater access to education and employment they are more likely to delay marriage and childbirth resulting in them having less children
Widespread access to contraceptive pills allows women to control their fertility and have less children if they desire
Improved healthcare means the infant mortality rate has decreased resulting in people having leeds children to ‘replace’ the ones they may have lost previously
- What is dependency ratio
Measures the proportion of the dependent unemployed population to the proportion of the population that is in employment
- Why do more people live alone today
Due to longevity and an ageing population people are living longer which results in more single person pensioner households as there are more widows.
- Outline two impacts of the ageing population on the experience of childhood
With more elder family members needing care children may be exposed to caregiving responsibilities earlier in life
An ageing population leads to relocation of public resources which reduces investment in education, childcare and youth programs
- Why is it important to understand the impact of childbearing among migrants
Migrant families often have higher fertility rates and contribute a lot to the overall birth rate of the country and age structure
Understanding these trends helps policy makers plan for future population changes
- What is globalisation and how does it affect uk society
Globalisation refers to the process where the world is becoming increasingly interconnected through trade, communication, migration, culture and technology. This effects Uk society as increased migration creates a multicultural society with diverse family types
- Offer two predictions of what might happen to the population in the future
Many developed countries including the uk are expected to continue to experience an ageing population due to low fertility rates and increased life expectancy
In developing countries population will like grow due to higher fertility and improving healthcare
- Outline four impacts of the ageing population on policies
Healthcare policies are shifting towards promoting healthier lifestyles amongst older adults to try to prevent health issues to reduce healthcare costs
As more people retire governments have to address the strain on the pension scheme by reforming it
Policies focus on encouraging older adults to stay in the workforce by increasing the retiring age and offering flexible working
Policies may provide financial or practical support for families caring for elderly family members
