France Pro-Natalist Policy Flashcards
1
Q
6 factors suppressing BR
A
Late marriages Reconstituted families Single parents Frequent births outside of marriage Women pursuing careers State benefits = don't need children to care for them in future
2
Q
Aims of policy
A
- Gov wanted to increase BR and allow women to pursue careers with good support for children
3
Q
What guaranteed the policy would be successful?
A
Other European countries had improved childcare and there had been a directly increase in fertility rate
4
Q
How much is the payment of couples have 3rd child?
A
Up to £1064
5
Q
How long is maternity leave for 3rd child and how much pay?
A
40 weeks on near full pay
6
Q
What increased the purchasing power of 3 child families?
A
Family allowances
7
Q
How much of a reduction on public transport? What was this card called?
A
30% reduction for 3 child families
‘Carte Famille Nombreuse’
8
Q
6 other aspects of policy
A
- Generous maternity grants
- 100% mortgage and preferential treatment in allocating 3 bedrooms council flats
- Tax benefits until youngest reaches 18
- Pension scheme for mothers
- Provision of crèches and day nurseries
- Nursing mothers encouraged to work part time or take weekly day off
9
Q
3 successes of policy
A
- Highest FR in Europe 2.01 in 2014
- Near replacement level = steady population
- FR for Europe only 1.58 and Italy 1.4
10
Q
How did gov make daycare cheaper?
A
Subsidised it for children under 3
11
Q
Date
A
2005
