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Natal Policies in France. Rachael, Sasha, Joseph. Demographic Profile. CBR-12.72 CDR-8.85 IMR-3.37 MMR-8/100 000 LE-81.46 TFR-2.08 Contraceptive use-accessible DTM-4. France –1990. France – 2010. France – 2050. Government Policies. Pro- Natalist (why?)
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Natal Policies in France Rachael, Sasha, Joseph
Demographic Profile • CBR-12.72 • CDR-8.85 • IMR-3.37 • MMR-8/100 000 • LE-81.46 • TFR-2.08 • Contraceptive use-accessible • DTM-4
Government Policies • Pro-Natalist (why?) • ‘Code de la famille’ 1939 Banned the sale of contraceptives (repealed in 1967) • Women are not forced, but are encouraged with incentives to have children
Government Incentives • Paid parental leave of 3 years with guaranteed job protection when returning to the work force • Subsidized daycare before age three • Financial aid for in-home nannies • 30% fare reduction on all public transport for 3 child families • Pension schemes for mothers and house-wives
Success of the Policies • In 2006, France had the biggest baby-boom since the 1980’s • The ban of contraceptives did not work • Fertility Rate is second highest in Europe
Predictions for the Future • Demographically- ‘no’ to stage 5 • Socially- larger youth pop. Than other European countries • Economically- continues to grow, increase CBR • Politically- platform focused on families and young adults, increase retirement age • Environmentally-more industrialized, awareness
bibliography • http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/52654.php • http://www.slideshare.net/HNurton/france-99335 • http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2005/sep/22/france.jonhenley1 • http://www.ehow.com/facts_7408703_france_s-pro_natalist-policies.html