Overview of Demography (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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What is demography?
What is demography?
Study of population characteristics & changes over time
What does demography examine? (4 areas)
What does demography examine? (4 areas)
Birth rates, death rates, fertility rates, migration
Declining birth rates
Declining birth rates
Fewer babies being born each year
Falling death rates
Falling death rates
People living longer due to medical advances & better conditions
Reduced fertility rates
Reduced fertility rates
Women having fewer children on average
Increasing life expectancy
Increasing life expectancy
People living well beyond traditional retirement age
What is an ageing population?
What is an ageing population?
When proportion of older people increases vs younger age groups
What is the dependency ratio?
What is the dependency ratio?
Ratio of dependents (0-14 & 65+) to working-age population (15-64)
Ageing population challenge: healthcare
Ageing population challenge: healthcare
Older people need more medical care for age-related conditions
What are beanpole families?
What are beanpole families?
Multi-generational families with active grandparent support
Extended working lives benefit
Extended working lives benefit
People stay healthier, work past retirement, contribute longer
What is migration?
What is migration?
Movement of people into and out of the country
How does immigration help ageing population?
How does immigration help ageing population?
Brings younger working-age people, supports dependency ratio