Factors affecting Population Growth Flashcards
how does economic development influence population?
Advances in health care and sanitation result in improved life spans and lower child mortality. Family sizes begin to fall once more children survive infancy and childhood.
how does the level of affluence a factor of population growth?
In developing countries, children are assets to their families, providing extra hands to work and generate income. Hence, they are not a drain on resources since many children do not go to school.
In developed countries, children remain at home for long periods to be supported by their parents and attend school.
how can pension schemes affect population?
poor countries have limited funds for social security and pension so older persons have no access to money unless they saved it
family sizes are low when government look after older people
how do social and economic status of women affect population?
Women who have freedoms are not restricted in having a say over their own reproductive health.
Many non-working women who are dependent on men for their income may be forced to have children to show their commitment or love. Their reproductive decisions may be taken away from them.
how does level and cost of education influence population growth?
The higher the level of education, the smaller families are likely to be because furthering education occupies much of their childbearing years, so reducing the population growth.
what impact does religion have on population growth?
In developing countries, government policies usually fall in line with the dictates of the church and state.
In the RC countries, family planning programmes are not widely available and abortions are illegal in all cases. This can lead to large families, especially among the poor.
what is culture?
Culture refers to society’s norms and values, and it often relates to aspects such as common use of language, behaviours and practices.
how does age of marriage impact population size?
In cultures where the age of marriage is young, the population is expected to grow a lot due to childbearing years being extended. Also, girls who marry young are less likely to complete any formal education and therefore have more children.
roles of children in the family on population growth
the wealth of a family- they are welcomed no matter the hardship but in affluent societies, children are seen as a cost to the household so most families opt to limit the number of children they have.
In developing countries, children contribute to the family through their labour in fields or streets.
other culture related things that influence population growth?
Large families are held as examples of male virility/ female fertility in some cultures.
Where polygamy is practiced, there may be very large families as one man may have many wives, and many children.
