Population Change Case Studies (China.) Flashcards
1
Q
When was the One Child Policy introduced?
A
1979.
2
Q
What did the OCP involve?
A
Couples could not marry until late 20’s.
Couples only allowed one successful pregnancy.
Couples sterilized after the first child.
3
Q
How was the OCP enforced.
A
10% salery cut.
10x salary fine.
forced abortions and forced sterilization.
4
Q
What was the government’s way of checking on anyone not working with the one child policy.
A
Older women who were in clubs and councling with the women.