China - Impacts Flashcards
1
Q
What happened in China?
A
- In the late 1970s, the Chinese government introduced a number of measures to reduce the country’s birth rate and slow population growth
- One child policy was created
2
Q
What did this policy mean?
A
- That couples in China could only have one child
3
Q
What are the social impacts of the policy?
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- The gender balance of the Chinese has become very distorted, with baby girls often abandoned and left in orphanages
4
Q
Name economic impacts of the policy
A
- The number of young people starting work between the ages of 20-24 will drop by half from 2010 to 2020
5
Q
What is the economic impact because of Shanghai?
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- About 22% of Shangai’s residents are over 60, which is expected to rise to 34% by 2020
- This is an impact as they will all need supporting finically in old age, increasing need for expensive healthcare
6
Q
What were the problems of the policy?
A
- Women were forced to have abortions as late as the ninth month of pregnancy
- Local officials and central government had power over people’s lives
