Chinas OneChild Policy POPULATION POLICIES During Mao Zedongs

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China’s One-Child Policy

China’s One-Child Policy

POPULATION POLICIES During Mao Zedong's rule the population policy of China was “the more

POPULATION POLICIES During Mao Zedong's rule the population policy of China was “the more people, the stronger we are”, leading to overpopulation and a series of famines. During the 1960 s the population growth rate averaged 2. 4% per year

“Bear as many children as possible… to make China stronger. ” -Mao Zedong “The

“Bear as many children as possible… to make China stronger. ” -Mao Zedong “The happy life Chairman Mao gave us. ” 1954

This led to overpopulation: In 1949 ----475 million In 1953 -----over 600 million In

This led to overpopulation: In 1949 ----475 million In 1953 -----over 600 million In 1970— 830 million Average birth number for Per couple: 5 children

Deng Xiaoping took power in 1978: • New policies focused on strengthening China's economy

Deng Xiaoping took power in 1978: • New policies focused on strengthening China's economy • Overpopulation as block to economic development In 1979, China introduced the ONE CHILD POLICY. goal: population contained within 1. 2 billion by 2000.

Penalties • Fines ($65 - $9, 000) • Forced abortions, some as late as

Penalties • Fines ($65 - $9, 000) • Forced abortions, some as late as nine months • Seizing or destroying property of families that cannot pay the fines • Job loss http: //vodpod. com/watch/4973815 -violating-one-child-policy-forced-abortion-at-8 -months

General exceptions • Members of ethnic minorities • First child disabled or dies •

General exceptions • Members of ethnic minorities • First child disabled or dies • Remarried couples • In rural areas, if first child is a girl • Pregnancy after adoption

Success of the Policy The policy has led to a decrease in population by

Success of the Policy The policy has led to a decrease in population by 300 million over the 30 years the policy has been in place

Benefits of the Policy • It encourages female independence and the opportunity to be

Benefits of the Policy • It encourages female independence and the opportunity to be equal in the workplace • Improved standards of living for families • Education is costly so the one child can be more highly educated • Less mouths to feed so less famine • Less competition for jobs – lower unemployment • The problems of overpopulation decreases

Gender Imbalance 118 boys are born for every 100 girls, against a global average

Gender Imbalance 118 boys are born for every 100 girls, against a global average of 103 to 107.

China’s Working-Age Population Sees Biggest-Ever Decline China’s working age population saw its biggest decline

China’s Working-Age Population Sees Biggest-Ever Decline China’s working age population saw its biggest decline in 2015, underscoring demographers’ warnings of an oncoming labor shortage in the country.

Downside: ratio of old age dependence • More old people; fewer young • 4:

Downside: ratio of old age dependence • More old people; fewer young • 4: 2: 1 phenomenon; couple responsible for 1 child & 4 parents