we focus on regions that are typically in stage 3 of the demographic transition model. In this stage, the birth rate drops DRAMATICALLY! A variety of factors lead to this decline: the country is industrializing/urbanizing (large families aren’t as necessary), and women’s roles are changing. As countries develop, educational levels improve; as women become more educated, they become more active in the work force–in a variety of occupations–and they are less inclined to have as many kids (or any kids at all).
For this discussion, you will be looking at two different pieces that look at fertility issues in two different regions/countries studied in unit 3. The first is a video clip where an author and photographer for National Geographic discuss patterns related to women’s issues in a handful of countries in the Middle East (and India, which is definitely a stage 3 country). The second is an article from a recent edition of the New York Times. Watch/read both.
Questions to answer:
Traditional roles for women….this is a source of tension all over the world!
Instead of marrying men through arranged marriages, Japan’s women are marrying themselves.
What is the solution here?
Is it possible for women to have a career, control over their reproductive decisions, AND a family?
What does a “healthy” stage 4/5 country look like in terms of gender roles?
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