Global demography Flashcards
What is
demography?
scientific study of the determinants
and consequences of human
population trends
the statistical study of human
populations. Demography examines
the size, structure, and movements of
populations over space and time.
typically benefit from a strong kinship network. Families often live close to each other, and extended families play a crucial role in supporting daily life, including labor, childcare, and emotional support.
Rural Families:
Have a more isolated existence in terms of kinship. The nuclear family becomes central to managing challenges, and the lack of extended family support can be a significant challenge in cities. Urban families often have to create or rely on alternative support systems, such as neighbors, friends, or hired help.
Urban Families:
The decision to have children is influenced by a combination of emotional desires and social expectations. children represent the emotional fulfillment of a shared dream or love, as well as the continuation of family legacy and cultural identity. In this way, having a child is not only about personal emotions but also about fulfilling societal and familial expectations to ensure that the family name, traditions, and values endure across generations.
For many couples,
was an English
economist and demographer
born on February 13, 1766. In
Surrey, England
Growing up in a middle class
family, Malthus received a well
rounded education which
included studies in mathematics,
classics, and theology.His interest in population dynamics
and its impact on society began to
develop at his time as a student at
Jesus College, Cambridge.
In 1798, Malthus published his most
famous work an essay on the
principle of population. In this
groundbreaking book he put forth
his theory on population growth and
its implication on human societies.
Thomas Robert Malthus
Thomas Robert Malthus essay was published in
which he made claims:
Food is necessary for life
Passion between the sexes is a
constant(In 1798)
Birth rates were slowly
increasing
death rates were falling sharply
because new medicines were
introduced that helped more
people live longer
Industrial Revolution
coined the term
“Malthusian trap” to describe the
inevitable cycle of population
growth, resource depletion, and
poverty.
He believed that as population
increased, competition for
resources would intensify. Driving
down wages and living standards
for the living classes.
Malthus (Thomas Robert Malthus)