How Society and Culture Influence Population (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What happens to family size where women have lower social status?
What happens to family size where women have lower social status?
Families tend to be larger
What status do women often experience in developing regions?
What status do women often experience in developing regions?
Second-class citizenship
Why are children viewed as valuable in many cultures?
Why are children viewed as valuable in many cultures?
They contribute to family income
What do most major religions discourage or prohibit?
What do most major religions discourage or prohibit?
Birth control methods and abortion
When did religious influence in Ireland promoting large families begin to decline?
When did religious influence in Ireland promoting large families begin to decline?
Late 1970s
Which country has the highest births per woman?
Which country has the highest births per woman?
Pakistan (3.2)
Why do male children receive preference in many cultures?
Why do male children receive preference in many cultures?
They often receive dowries when marrying
What is India's approximate population?
What is India's approximate population?
1.325 billion people
What percentage of global population does India account for?
What percentage of global population does India account for?
17.8%
What percentage of Indian women remain illiterate?
What percentage of Indian women remain illiterate?
Over 60%
What percentage of Indian girls marry before age 18?
What percentage of Indian girls marry before age 18?
47%
How many countries have women as heads of state?
How many countries have women as heads of state?
22 out of 197 countries