Social Demography Chapter 0: Introduction Quiz

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What are the 3 aims of social demography?

Provide insights in population issues/trends and social problems, detect and interpret current demographic trends, and teach demographic jargon.

Who are some of the founding fathers of thinking and philosophizing on population issues?

Confucius, Plato, Aristotle, Ibn Khaldun.

What book did John Graunt publish in 1662, and what was its focus?

John Graunt published 'Natural and Political Observations' which focused on the biologic and societal dimensions of lifetable.

What did the Bills of Mortality in London investigate, and how did they contribute to the development of demography?

The Bills of Mortality investigated the age distribution of deaths in a systematic way, showing how many people at each age are left/survived in a society. This contributed to the reciprocal dependency between demographic parameters and the development of demography. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the reciprocal relationship between demographic and societal events in social demography entail?

The reciprocal relationship between demographic and societal events in social demography entails a reciprocal dependency between demographic parameters, such as the number of births and life tables. Signup and view all the answers

What did Malthus's 1798 essay react against?

The ideas of 18th-century enlightenment thinkers Signup and view all the answers

Why did Malthus confront the optimism of the enlightenment thinkers?

Malthus confronted the optimism with the economic situation of England at that time, especially the imbalance between population growth and food supply. Signup and view all the answers

What does Malthus propose to keep population growth in line with food production?

Malthus proposed the idea of preventive checks, which are 'moral restraints' such as delayed marriage, combined with positive checks such as diseases, starvation, and war leading to premature death. Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for founding international statistic organizations and applying statistics to human beings?

Adolphe Quetelet Signup and view all the answers

According to the UNO definition, what is demography?

According to the UNO definition, demography is the study of human populations, essentially a quantitative study focusing on the size, structure, evolution, and general characteristics of populations. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main components of population structure?

Fertility, mortality, and age structure Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to population distribution?

Fertility rates, mortality rates, and migration patterns Signup and view all the answers

What are the key determinants of population growth?

Fertility rates and mortality rates Signup and view all the answers

How does age structure impact population dynamics?

It influences the dependency ratio and workforce availability Signup and view all the answers

What are the major drivers of changes in population composition?

Fertility rates, mortality rates, and migration patterns Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between migration patterns and population distribution?

Migration patterns influence the spatial distribution of the population Signup and view all the answers

How do fertility rates affect population dynamics?

They contribute to population growth or decline Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of high mortality rates on population size?

It leads to a decrease in population size Signup and view all the answers

How does the age structure of a population impact social and economic development?

It affects the demand for social services and the labor force Signup and view all the answers

What are the implications of imbalanced population distribution?

It can strain resources and infrastructure in certain areas Signup and view all the answers