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What is a positive impact of the one child policy in China?
What is a positive impact of the one child policy in China?
What is a negative consequence of the one child policy in China?
What is a negative consequence of the one child policy in China?
What is a result of the gender imbalance in Chinese society?
What is a result of the gender imbalance in Chinese society?
Why do parents with extra children face fines and home confiscation in China?
Why do parents with extra children face fines and home confiscation in China?
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What was a direct impact of the ultrasound technology on gender imbalance in China?
What was a direct impact of the ultrasound technology on gender imbalance in China?
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How do parents with one child benefit under the 'one child' certificate in China?
How do parents with one child benefit under the 'one child' certificate in China?
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What is the primary reason China introduced the one child policy?
What is the primary reason China introduced the one child policy?
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Which of the following is a positive impact of the one child policy?
Which of the following is a positive impact of the one child policy?
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What is the main issue with the gender imbalance in births in China?
What is the main issue with the gender imbalance in births in China?
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What is the ideal number of children per woman for population stabilisation?
What is the ideal number of children per woman for population stabilisation?
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What is the term for when there is an excessive number of people in a country putting strain on the number of resources available?
What is the term for when there is an excessive number of people in a country putting strain on the number of resources available?
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What is the pressure on children in China due to the one child policy?
What is the pressure on children in China due to the one child policy?
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What is the primary reason for the strong cultural preference for boys in China?
What is the primary reason for the strong cultural preference for boys in China?
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What is a negative impact of the one child policy on children in China?
What is a negative impact of the one child policy on children in China?
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What is a positive impact of the one child policy on Chinese society?
What is a positive impact of the one child policy on Chinese society?
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What is a consequence of the ability to determine a baby's gender before birth in China?
What is a consequence of the ability to determine a baby's gender before birth in China?
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What is a consequence of the high expectations placed on children in China?
What is a consequence of the high expectations placed on children in China?
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What is a negative impact of the one child policy on families in China?
What is a negative impact of the one child policy on families in China?
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Study Notes
Consequences of China's One Child Policy
- High suicide rates among children due to pressure to succeed and fear of disappointing their families
- Rising obesity and a generation of ‘spoiled brats’ due to lavish attention and gifts from parents and grandparents
- Lack of brides leading to human trafficking, with brides being bought from Vietnam and Cambodia illegally
- Parents with extra children face fines, and if unable to pay, their homes are confiscated
- Many families do not register their second child, resulting in no legal identities
Demographic Consequences
- More male babies born than female babies due to cultural preference for boys
- 400 million births were prevented, which the government could not have sustained
- By 2030, there will be an extra 30 million more men than women
- Decline in the number of children being born per woman, now averaging 1.4 babies instead of the needed 2.1 for population stabilization
Education and Women's Rights
- More young educated women in Chinese society today than ever, with nearly 50% of all University students being female
- More females in further and higher education than ever
The One Child Policy
- Introduced in 1979 to slow down China's population growth
- Limiting many families to only one child
- Families that follow the rules are rewarded with benefits, such as interest-free loans, longer maternity leave, and cash bonuses
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Explore the challenges faced by children in China due to the pressure to succeed, the impact of rising expectations on mental health, and the changing dynamics of family structures. Learn about the increasing number of educated women in Chinese society and the consequences of the one-child policy on child upbringing.