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Introduction to Population Studies
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Population Distribution
A Dynamic Population
1. People are not distributed equally around the earth.
2. The way people are distributed causes political, economic, and social issues to rise and fall.
3. Resources are not equally shared amongst people in the world
1.Populations are an ever changing institution. They are different second to second.
2.Populations can grow and shrink for several reasons
a. declines in the birthrate or rises in the death rate
b. Migration- which is the movement of people from one place to another.
c. With advancements in technology populations are living longer
d. populations of people are more mobile than ever.
Population Composition
1. In the study of Geography it is important to understand just who is making up the population.
- Age
- Sex/Gender
- Race
- Education/Income
2. Population Pyramids are a common tool used for examining this data (specifically sex and age)
Introduction to Population Studies
Population Effects on Government Policies
1. Pronatalist - a government or government policy that promotes or supports higher birthrates
2. Antinatalist - a government or government policy that encourages a lower birthrate
Women's Issues and Population
1. Changing social values and access to education, employment, healthcare and contraception have reduced fertility rates in most parts of the world
2. Changes in social, economic, and political roles for females have influenced patterns of fertility, morality and migration.
Population and Migration
1. Migration is commonly divided into push and pull factors
2. Push/Pull factors and intervening opportunities/obstacles can be cultural, demographic, environmental, or political.