China 1 child policy 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyPopulation changeGCSEOCR Created by: Tom HoultonCreated on: 30-03-15 14:38 When was the 1 child policy introduced 1979 1 of 17 Why was the policy introduced? Rapid population growth would outstrip resources 2 of 17 give 3 ways the policy was implemented Free education, healthcare and benefits if 1 child, less taxes paid, encourage/force steralisation & family planning 3 of 17 Why was the policy relaxed in 2013 Population was aging and gender imbalanced (more men than women) 4 of 17 What is the 4-2-1 problem? One child supports two parents and four grandparents 5 of 17 What are 'little emperors'? Single sons who are spoilt by their parents 6 of 17 What is 'dependency ratio'? The number of those not in work (under 15 and over 65) compared with those of working age 7 of 17 What is female infanticide Deliberate killing of newborn female children 8 of 17 What is contraception? Methods/devices used to prevent pregnancy (eg condoms) 9 of 17 What is family planning? Planning how many children to have children and when 10 of 17 What is natural increase Where the number of children born is greater than the number of deaths 11 of 17 What are 'spare branches' Men who will not find a wife due to fewer women 12 of 17 How many more boys are there than girls? Approximately 30 million 13 of 17 Why are so many baby girls abandoned or put up for adoption Because of the preference for boys 14 of 17 What problems does an ageing population cause China? Struggle to provide healthcare, pensions and housing for elderly population 15 of 17 What is 'selective termination'? Having an abortion if the baby is a girl 16 of 17 How many births have been prevented as a result of the one child policy Over 400 million 17 of 17
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