The Size of the Family (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What was the total fertility rate per woman in the UK in 1901?
What was the total fertility rate per woman in the UK in 1901?
3.5 children
What was the life expectancy for women in the UK in 2013?
What was the life expectancy for women in the UK in 2013?
82.6 years
What was life expectancy in the UK in 1901?
What was life expectancy in the UK in 1901?
45 years
When did 'baby booms' occur in the UK according to the note?
When did 'baby booms' occur in the UK according to the note?
Following both World Wars
What contributed to slight increases in fertility rates around 2009?
What contributed to slight increases in fertility rates around 2009?
Immigration and older women having children
What does 'natural change' measure in demographic terms?
What does 'natural change' measure in demographic terms?
Difference between births and deaths
How have women's roles affected family size decisions?
How have women's roles affected family size decisions?
Women delay childbearing or stay childless
How did high infant mortality historically affect family size?
How did high infant mortality historically affect family size?
Families had many kids expecting some deaths
How have children's economic roles changed in modern society?
How have children's economic roles changed in modern society?
From assets to economic burdens
What is the estimated cost of raising a child to age 18?
What is the estimated cost of raising a child to age 18?
£186,000
What did McKeown's 1962 research suggest caused population growth?
What did McKeown's 1962 research suggest caused population growth?
Improved living standards and diet
What does the dependency ratio measure?
What does the dependency ratio measure?
Workers vs non-workers (kids/elderly)
What concept did Beck and Gernsheim identify as affecting family size?
What concept did Beck and Gernsheim identify as affecting family size?
Individualisation