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What is the definition of demography according to Hauser and Duncan in 1959?
What is the definition of demography according to Hauser and Duncan in 1959?
Which of the following is NOT a component of demographic change?
Which of the following is NOT a component of demographic change?
What does the term 'population distribution' refer to?
What does the term 'population distribution' refer to?
What is the mortality rate in Quezon City?
What is the mortality rate in Quezon City?
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What is the leading cause of death in the Philippines?
What is the leading cause of death in the Philippines?
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Which immigrant group is the largest in the Philippines as mentioned?
Which immigrant group is the largest in the Philippines as mentioned?
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What does 'net migration rate' reflect?
What does 'net migration rate' reflect?
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What was Malthus's view on the relationship between population growth and food production?
What was Malthus's view on the relationship between population growth and food production?
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Which of the following influences population processes according to the demographic definition?
Which of the following influences population processes according to the demographic definition?
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According to Malthus, what personal choices could individuals make to prevent overpopulation?
According to Malthus, what personal choices could individuals make to prevent overpopulation?
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How did Confucius view the effects of population size on society?
How did Confucius view the effects of population size on society?
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What was Plato's main concern regarding rapid population growth?
What was Plato's main concern regarding rapid population growth?
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What did Aristotle advocate for in relation to population growth?
What did Aristotle advocate for in relation to population growth?
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What does Neo-Malthusianism advocate for regarding population control?
What does Neo-Malthusianism advocate for regarding population control?
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What does Malthus believe is the source of high population growth?
What does Malthus believe is the source of high population growth?
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According to Malthus, what are considered preventive checks on population growth?
According to Malthus, what are considered preventive checks on population growth?
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What characterizes the Pre-Industrial Society stage of demographic transition?
What characterizes the Pre-Industrial Society stage of demographic transition?
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Which factor primarily contributes to improved life expectancy during the Early Transition stage?
Which factor primarily contributes to improved life expectancy during the Early Transition stage?
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During the Late Transition stage, what significant societal change begins to affect birth rates?
During the Late Transition stage, what significant societal change begins to affect birth rates?
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What is the characteristic of the Post-Transition stage in demographic transition theory?
What is the characteristic of the Post-Transition stage in demographic transition theory?
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What role do women begin to assume during the Late Transition stage?
What role do women begin to assume during the Late Transition stage?
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What primarily prevents population growth in the Pre-Industrial Society stage?
What primarily prevents population growth in the Pre-Industrial Society stage?
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What mainly contributes to the rapid growth in population during the Early Transition stage?
What mainly contributes to the rapid growth in population during the Early Transition stage?
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What factors lead to a short life expectancy in the Pre-Industrial Society?
What factors lead to a short life expectancy in the Pre-Industrial Society?
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How do wealthy economies typically affect birth and death rates?
How do wealthy economies typically affect birth and death rates?
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What is one potential consequence of a significant drop in birth rates?
What is one potential consequence of a significant drop in birth rates?
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Which change is NOT identified as a structural change in the demographic transition theory?
Which change is NOT identified as a structural change in the demographic transition theory?
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What does secularization refer to in the context of demographic transition?
What does secularization refer to in the context of demographic transition?
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Which of the following describes a cultural change during the demographic transition?
Which of the following describes a cultural change during the demographic transition?
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Which modern advancement contributes to technological changes in demographic transition?
Which modern advancement contributes to technological changes in demographic transition?
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In demographic transition theory, self-expression and self-fulfillment are mainly associated with which type of change?
In demographic transition theory, self-expression and self-fulfillment are mainly associated with which type of change?
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What is a significant challenge posed by a declining birth rate?
What is a significant challenge posed by a declining birth rate?
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Study Notes
Global Demography
- Global Demography is the study of population size, distribution, composition, and change over time.
- Key elements include natality, mortality, migration, and social mobility.
Trivia
- Quezon City is the most populated city in the Philippines, with a population of 3,278,247.
- The largest immigrant group is Chinese, with an estimated 59,000 registered aliens.
- Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death in the Philippines.
- Birth rate is 19.378 births per 1000 people.
- Mortality rate is 6.2 deaths per 1000 population.
- Migration rate is -0.593 per 1000 population.
Demography Definition
- Demography is defined as the study of population size, territorial distribution and composition of the population; changes and components of change. These components are identified as natality, mortality, territorial movement (migration), and social mobility (change in social status).
- This definition is the basis for all social sciences.
Demography (Anderson)
- Demography studies population size, growth or decline, and processes (fertility, mortality, migration).
- It examines factors related to population processes, such as diseases, socioeconomic characteristics, family formation, labor force participation, government policies, income/opportunity differences, war, immigration policies, and economic conditions.
- Demography also includes population distribution, which considers the geographic distribution of populations (e.g., rural versus urban areas, among states).
Theories on Demography and Population Growth
- Confucius (500 BC): A large population is beneficial ("helpful" ) for a productive society, but also leads to poverty/hardship if population is too large.
- Plato (400 BC): Population should not rapidly grow or shrink to avoid social disruption. Quality over quantity is stressed, and only fit men are expected to have children.
- Aristotle (400 BC): Population should be limited and moderately-sized to prevent disrupting democratic governance; infanticide/abortion might be necessary to control overpopulation.
- Malthusian Approach: High population growth results from the lack of moral restraint on reproduction. The only acceptable ways to limit fertility is through refraining from premarital sex and delaying marriage until the couple can support their offspring
- Neo-Malthusianism: Population control through contraception is vital for the survival of the human population.
1st Demographic Transition Theory (Notestein)
- The theory is broken down into four stages: pre-industrial society, early transition, late transition, post-transition society.
- Pre-Industrial Society: Death and birth rates are both very high, resulting in minimal population growth due to factors like lack of technology, medicine, poor sanitation, and poor nutrition.
- Early Transition: Death rates decrease due to advancements in medicine, food supply, and sanitation. Birth rates remain high, leading to rapid population growth.
- Late Transition: Death and birth rates begin to fall due to increased awareness and the rise of education. Use and access to contraceptives.
- Post-Transition Society: Both birth and death rates are low. This results in stabilized population.
2nd Demographic Transition Theory (Van de Kaa)
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The theory focuses on structural, cultural, and technological changes as drivers of demographic shifts.
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Structural Changes: The growth of the service economy, the development of a welfare state, and the expansion of higher education.
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Cultural Changes: Secularization (society's shift away from religious influence) and an increase in individualistic values. Also, increase in the importance of self-expression, personal dreams, and self- fulfillment; this leads to people making decisions that differ from traditional norms.
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Technological Changes: Contraception adoption, progress in assisted reproduction technologies, and the explosion of new information technologies.
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Additional factors identified by Van de Kaa are rising age at marriage; premarital cohabitation; increases in out-of-wedlock births, and an acceptance of same-sex marriage.
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Three phases in the theory of Van de Kaa are: Phase I (1955-1970s), Phase II (1971-1985s) and Phase III (1985- today) describing the different stages and changes in demographic patterns.
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Explore the fascinating field of global demography, which encompasses the study of population size, distribution, and dynamics. This quiz delves into key concepts such as natality, mortality, migration, and their impact on society. Test your knowledge on population trends, statistics, and definitions crucial for understanding demographic studies.
