How Society and Culture Influence Population (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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How women's status affects family size
How women's status affects family size
Lower status = larger families
Effect of educational gap on women in developing countries
Effect of educational gap on women in developing countries
Fewer choices about family planning & careers
How children viewed in many cultures
How children viewed in many cultures
Economic assets for income & old age security
Examples of countries with high birth rates
Examples of countries with high birth rates
India, Bangladesh, Niger
Major religions' stance on birth control
Major religions' stance on birth control
Most discourage or prohibit birth control & abortion
Ireland's fertility change after 1970s
Ireland's fertility change after 1970s
Rates dropped as religious influence declined
Saudi Arabia births per woman
Saudi Arabia births per woman
2.7
Why male children preferred in many cultures
Why male children preferred in many cultures
Receive dowries, greater economic benefits, inheritance
India's current population (approx.)
India's current population (approx.)
1.325 billion people
India's % of global population
India's % of global population
17.8%
% of Indian women who are illiterate
% of Indian women who are illiterate
Over 60%
% of Indian girls marrying before age 18
% of Indian girls marrying before age 18
47%
Hindu practice affecting India's food production
Hindu practice affecting India's food production
Cow reverence prevents culling despite food shortages
Countries with women as heads of state (out of 197)
Countries with women as heads of state (out of 197)
22 countries (11.2%)
India's population density per sq km
India's population density per sq km
446 people