WHERE was the 1 child policy introduced? WHY was it introduced? WHAT happened to the population as a result? WAS it successful?

Demographic Transition Model

Population Pyramids

Overpopulation Healthcare and education services can’t cope Unemployment increase Increased pollution Children have to work to support their families Spread of disease Food shortages

One Child Policy, China Reduced 300 million births Ageing population Little emperor syndrome Fertility rate dropped from 2.9 in 1979 to 1.8 in 2009 Gender imbalance 142 males to 100 females – bare branch generation Human rights – forced abortions

Ageing Populations Health services become stretched Slower economic growth People have fewer children Unpaid carers People retire later Increased taxes

Migration Push Factors: Low wages Poor standard of living Poor healthcare Poor education Civil war Natural disasters Pull factors: Higher wages Better standard of living Stable government More desirable climate More fertile land Less Pollution Permanent Temporary Voluntary Forced

International Migration Case Study: Poland to the UK

Main Class Activity Work through the exam style questions. There is a mark scheme attached and you may use your books to help if you wish Extension activity – independent revision