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Unit 2 Lesson 6. Student Will Be Able To…. Articulate the role of government policies with regards to population growth. Government Policies . Three Types: 1) Expansive 2) Eugenic 3) Restrictive Government can influence through behaviors. Expansive Policies.
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Student Will Be Able To… • Articulate the role of government policies with regards to population growth
Government Policies • Three Types: • 1) Expansive • 2) Eugenic • 3) Restrictive • Government can influence through behaviors
Expansive Policies • Expansive Population Policies: “encourage large families and raise the rate of natural increase” (Foulberg, 2012, p. 73 • Example: “Mother Heroine” medal in Soviet Union, given for raising more than 10 kids. • Russian version is the “Order of Parental Glory” which is seven children.
Restrictive Population Policies • Restrictive Population policies: “reduce the rate of natural increase”. • Birth Control • Prohibition of large families • China 1 child policy • Still so-so existence, but has been adapted to help address the high rate infanticide of females • India had forced sterilization • Election to offices required 2 or less children
Eugenic Population Policies • Eugenic population policies: “favor one racial or cultural sector of the population over others.” • Nazi Germany is the most famous historical example • Can be practiced covertly • Resource allocation • Cryptic laws (such as race laws for marriage)
State Policies are Limited • Not uncommon for a religion to focus on expansionist policies • In Contrast states might focus on constricting policies • Economic factors will motivate growth in developed nations
European Nations • Many have sought to encourage higher birth rates • Sweden has VERY generous maternity leave • Finland (Baby in a Box!!)