Topic 2.7 Population Policies Flashcards
1
Q
Pronatalist Policies
A
encourage larger families
2
Q
Antinatalist Policies
A
encourage smaller families
3
Q
Immigration quotas
A
place limits on how many migrants are allowed to enter a country
4
Q
Why Pronatalist?
A
- To prevent labor shortages
- To prevent the loss of innovation that younger generations provide
- Aging populations could threaten national security
5
Q
How Pronatalist?
A
- Paid maternity leave
- Increase child allowances (for the parents, not the children!!!)
- Encourage immigration
6
Q
Why Antinatalist?
A
Larger Populations:
- Impede economic development
- Strain natural resource base; environment
- Strain government resources
7
Q
How Antinatalist?
A
- Coercion–forced sterilization programs, fines, penalties
- Contraception, family planning, media campaigns encouraging smaller families
