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    This document discusses population diversity and the demographic transition model. It provides information on key terms like demographic and population. It discusses factors that contribute to population variation like ethnicity, language, clothing and religion across Monsoon Asia. It examines the demographic transition model and how populations progress through 5 stages, from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates. It provides case studies on Japan, which has an aging population, and India, which has a youthful population. Causes and consequences of population change are also reviewed.

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    POPULATION

    DIVERSITY
    Chapter 8 and9

    Key terms
    Demographic
    Population

    Transition Model

    explosion

    Monsoon Asias people


    Variation in
    Ethnicity
    Languages
    Clothing
    Beliefs
    Religion
    Traditional ceremonies and celebrations

    Religion
    Religion

    is an important part of all Monsoon Asia cultures.

    Religion

    influences peoples values and the way they behave, and


    can bring people together or divide them. (e.g. India, Pakistan and
    Bangladesh).

    Religion

    can affect the way people live and their attitudes towards
    their families and communities. (e.g. caste system, role of men and
    women, birth control ).

    Age-sex structures
    Which

    pyramid shows

    Ageing

    population

    Youthful
    Effects

    population

    of immigration

    Singapore
    Japan
    Pakistan
    In

    summary, . Has an ageing population while . Has a youthful


    population.

    The Demographic Transition


    Model
    People per 1000

    60
    50
    Birth Rate

    40
    30
    20
    10
    0

    Death Rate

    STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 STAGE

    Stages of the Demographic Transition


    Model
    Stage

    1
    2
    3

    Birth Rate

    High
    High
    Falling

    Death Rate

    High
    Falling
    Low

    Natural
    Increase
    Rate

    Social and
    Economic
    Characteristics

    Low

    Traditional rural society,


    mainly poor farmers
    with large families

    Rising

    Typical of countries at
    the beginning of
    industrialisation

    High-Falling

    Industrialisation and
    rapid urbanisation.
    Smaller families.
    Improved education

    Low

    Low

    Low

    Highly urbanised,
    technological society.
    Small families. High
    levels of education

    Very low

    Low

    Natural
    Decrease

    Highly urbanised,
    technological society.
    Small families. High

    Case study: Japan


    Ageing
    Pyramids
    Why?

    p 95

    Ageing because
    Smaller

    families by choice because high child-rearing costs. Late


    marriage and families-emphasis on education and careers.

    Consequences

    Case study: India


    Youthful
    Pyramid
    Why?

    p 97

    Youthful because
    High

    birth rates and falling death rates

    Children

    provide labour and wages

    Child-rearing
    Religious
    Children

    costs are low

    beliefs-high value on children

    seen as insurance against future problems

    Consequences?

    Boys vs girls
    What

    are the perceived advantages of having a son?

    What

    are the perceived disadvantages of having a daughter?

    What

    are the consequences?

    Change
    Populations

    are growing

    Populations

    are becoming more urbanized

    Poverty

    is declining

    Population

    growth rates are falling

    Populations

    are ageing

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