changing patterns of fertility and life expectations date: date: sunday, 07 september 2014 to...
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Changing Patterns of Fertility and life Changing Patterns of Fertility and life expectationsexpectations
Date:Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
To evaluate why these changes are significant for individuals, family and society
To describe changes in the patterns of fertility and life expectation
Starter - How do these pictures link with this topic?
Homework - Research
The coalition government has announced changes to parental leave meaning that Mums and Dads could share time off to care for a baby.
Task1) Carry out internet research and summarise the
proposal (tip – try BBC News/Guardian websites)2) Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of this
news on individuals, families and society.3) Evaluate whether you think it is a good or bad idea
(drawing on evidence and sociological ideas)
Analysing impactWomen are delaying childbirth until an older age.
1) Identify at least one advantage for:a) The individual womanb) The familyc) Society
2) Identify at least one disadvantage for:a) The individual womanb) The familyc) Society
3) Explain your personal opinion as to whether women should delay childbirth, taking into account the impact on individuals, the family and society.
TIF – Explain an opposing viewpoint to your own
Why are we living longer?
Welfare Developments in pubic health e.g. sewage
system
Improvements in medicine &
healthcareReduction in
infant mortality
Lower fertility rates
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Higher life expectancy
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Aging populationFacts
It is estimated that by 2026, 19% of the population will be aged under 16, 61% will be aged 16-64 and 20% will be aged 65 and over.
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What are the social consequences of an aging population?
Discuss how far sociologists would agree that an aging population is good for society (12 marks)
Just a minute
Single parent family
Just a minute
Reconstituted family
Just a minute
Cereal packet family
Just a minute
Non-participant
observation
Just a minute
Participant observation
