1. Government population policies
pro-growth, anti-growth or neutral?

2. Pro-natalist policies
why?:
‘underpopulation’
e.g. France 1920s and 1930s
e.g. Nazi Germany and fascist Italy
e.g. communist-era Romania
Military strength – India vs. Pakistan?
Stimulate & strengthen economy – Malaysia target 2020 population of 50 million

3. Nazi Population Propaganda
It promotes the Nazi charitable organization (the NSV). The text:
"Support the assistance program for mothers and children."
Mothers! Fight for your children!" Note that the mother portrayed has four children,
consistent with the Nazi goal of encouraging as many births as possible.

4. Anti-natalist policies
education
provision of family planning
tax incentives
social pressure
propaganda
coercion :
Singapore s ‘Stop at Two Campaign’
India in 1970s – forced sterilisations
China 1980s > ‘One Child Policy’

6. China’s One Child Policy – re-visited!
Watch the video & make notes on to help you complete the questions below….
1. Why was China’s One Child Policy introduced?
How was the policy implemented? – What incentives were offered, what coercion was used?
How successful has the policy been? (Refer to Edexcel book)
What are some of the implications of the One Child Policy on Chinese society today?

7. Anti Natal Policy – a comparison between China & India
Read through the source provided.
Identify the main points of the Indian and Chinese population policies
Which policy was more successful in reducing birth rate and why?
Why did India’s policy fail to reduce birth rates?