L6- France's Old Problem Flashcards
How much do you have to pay for a 3rd child?
£1064
What does the term “Pro-natalist” mean?
It is a policy that encourages people to have more children, usually using incentives.
What does the ‘Code da la famille’ consist of?
- Cash incentives to mothers staying at home
- Subsidised holidays
- Banning the sale of contraceptives
Until what age do you get full tax benefits in France?
18 years old
What effect does a baby- boom have?
It helps to rejuvenate the population
What is a drawback of ‘baby-boom’
Can become an additional source of ageing population
How much is travel fare reduce by for 3- child families?
30%
What are nursing mothers encouraged to do?
Work part time
How many weeks maternity leave does one get for their first and third child?
First child- 20 weeks
Third child- 40 weeks
Why reduce immigration?
- Pressure on resources
- Lack of available jobs
- Overcrowding
Why increase immigration?
- Skill Shortages
- Need to populate areas
- Counteract an ageing population
What does the rise in fertility in the 2000s suggest?
That not all Europe is caught in the fertility trap
How many years of pro-natalist continuity does France have?
60 years
Who were the pension schemes set for?
Mothers/Housewives
How much is child care?
Free and only €500 a month for the most well off
