Unit 2 Lesson 6

Student Will Be Able To… Articulate the role of government policies with regards to population growth

Government Policies Three Types: 1) Expansive 2) Eugenic 3) Restrictive Government can influence through behaviors

Expansive Policies Expansive Population Policies: “encourage large families and raise the rate of natural increase” (Foulberg, 2012, p. 73 Example: “Mother Heroine” medal in Soviet Union, given for raising more than 10 kids. Russian version is the “Order of Parental Glory” which is seven children.

Restrictive Population Policies Restrictive Population policies: “reduce the rate of natural increase”. Birth Control Prohibition of large families China 1 child policy Still so-so existence, but has been adapted to help address the high rate infanticide of females India had forced sterilization Election to offices required 2 or less children

Eugenic Population Policies Eugenic population policies: “favor one racial or cultural sector of the population over others.” Nazi Germany is the most famous historical example Can be practiced covertly Resource allocation Cryptic laws (such as race laws for marriage)

State Policies are Limited Not uncommon for a religion to focus on expansionist policies In Contrast states might focus on constricting policies Economic factors will motivate growth in developed nations

European Nations Many have sought to encourage higher birth rates Sweden has VERY generous maternity leave Finland (Baby in a Box!!)