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Population Control in Developing Nations – Is there a better way?. Kerala:. Region in India Third world Very healthy population High literacy rate Gender equity. Kerala has completed demographic transition. Education literacy rates of ~30% (higher than rest of India)
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Population Control in Developing Nations – Is there a better way?
Kerala: • Region in India • Third world • Very healthy population • High literacy rate • Gender equity
Kerala has completed demographic transition Education • literacy rates of ~30% (higher than rest of India) • Religious instruction and well developed school system • People with more education tend to have fewer children
Status of Women • elevated literacy rates for women means well educated and empowered female population • Well educated women (15-24) tend to have fewer children • This impact total fertility rate Health Care • good health care reduces infant mortality • More children living means couples are having fewer children • Better access to birth control
Land Reform • land is equally distributed among the population • Every family has its share of the land • Can provide necessities (shelter, food, income) Government - a progressive government over the years has effectively provided land, education, health care at fair prices to the population
Travel and Employment • immigration to Kerala by foreign workers provides money and experience of living in a post-transition society • These values transcend the rest of the population Kerala’s demographic transition has occurred because of a complex interaction of all these factors
There are two main ways governments in developing nations can alter demographics: • Structural Change Model • used in China • Basically government forces couples to have smaller families • Use of threats
(2) Diffusion Model • Involves little governmental interference • Understanding of the benefits of smaller families gradually spreads throughout the state • Individual choice
p. 76-83 • List 3 factors that contribute to the completion of demographic transition and supply a brief explanation of each • Explain why an educated population is vital in helping a country move through demographic transition • What is the demographic trap? Why is it a threat to developing countries? • India’s grain production is expected to decrease. Briefly describe the human, economic and political impacts that this might have on the nation.