World in the Balance: The People Paradox Flashcards
One out of ten children in Uttar Pradesh dies before age five. How would this influence fertility rates?
People have more children so more will survive.
What is India’s fastest growing state?
Uttar Pradesh
How is marriage culturally different in India than in most developed countries?
95% of marriages are arranged, and the bride and groom are typically strangers.
What is a dowry?
Cash or gifts that must be paid to marry off a women.
Conducting an ultrasound with the intent to identify gender is now illegal in India. Why?
Millions of female children are aborted.
If India is unable to reduce its population growth, what consequences might it face?
There are water shortages and unemployment
What is the attitude of Japanese women towards marriage and children?
It isn’t urgent, and careers matter more.
How many immigrants would Japan need to allow into the country a year to maintain its workforce?
600,000 immigrants
