Asked by Julian Munoz on Apr 24, 2024
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In 1960,South Korea had a total fertility rate of 6.0.Yet by 1989,South Korea's total fertility rate had dropped to a mere 1.6.What first prompted this dramatic decrease in the total fertility rate?
A) industrialization
B) land reform
C) political reforms
D) unemployment
E) the forced sterilization program
Total Fertility Rate
An estimate of the average number of children a woman will have over her reproductive lifetime.
South Korea
A country in East Asia, known for its rapid economic development, technological advancements, and vibrant culture, located on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula.
Industrialization
The process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods.
- Comprehend the elements that affect population stability and expansion, encompassing fertility rates.
- Assess the influence of industrial growth and city development on population transitions and social organization.
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Jordan Davis5 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
South Korea's rapid industrialization in the 1960s created a shift from an agricultural-based economy to a manufacturing-based economy, causing more people to move to urban areas to work. This economic and social change led to a shift in attitudes towards family size, with many couples deciding to have fewer children in order to better provide for them and ensure their upward mobility in society.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the elements that affect population stability and expansion, encompassing fertility rates.
- Assess the influence of industrial growth and city development on population transitions and social organization.