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¶ … Child Policy in China
Button, G. (2011). China's One-Child Policy and the Population Explosion. Indian Journal of Economics and Business, 10(4), 467-474.
Button is an accomplished author of various scholarly texts and is a holder of a masters of science in education and a bachelor's degree in international studies. In the past, Button has worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Denver, and more recently, he assumed the position of Volunteer at Peace Corps. Button is therefore qualified to comment on topical issues revolving around history, political science, as well as economics.
In his article, Button explores not only the genesis of the One-Child Policy but also its implementation and relevance. The author also critically analyses the criticism that has been leveled against the One-Child Policy in the past. He concludes that although the said policy has contributed significantly to the country's economic growth, it has also been somewhat detrimental to the masses.
Relevance:
This particular article, in its entirety, will be of great relevance as I seek to further develop my topic of choice. In addition to presenting the reasons for the implementation of the said policy, this article will also come in handy in the determination of the effects of the One-Child Policy. It is the said effects that will serve as a basis for the development of proposed solutions to the problems identified.
Chang, M. (2008). Tipping the Scale: Gender Imbalance in China. Harvard International Review, 30(1), 10-11.
Chang is Harvard International Review's staff writer. In addition to this particular article, she has authored a number of other highly acclaimed articles especially on topical issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region. Her knowledge of issues affecting the inhabitants of the said region is hence particularly extensive.
Summary:
From the onset, the author of this particular article points out that the One-Child Policy has largely been successful in reducing the population of China -- as it was intended. However, there have been the unintended consequences of this same policy. Gender imbalance is the unintended consequence Chang elects to highlight.
Relevance:
This article will be of benefit to me as I seek to highlight the consequences of the One-Child Policy. Most particularly, it will be of great utility when it comes to evaluating how the said policy has tilted the scales with regard to gender balance. Thanks to the article, I will also be able to address some of the consequences of the emerging gender gap in the effects section of my discussion.
Rabkin,...
(2007). The Zero-Child Policy: How the Board of Immigration Appeals Discriminates against Unmarried Asylum-Seekers Fleeing Coercive Family Planning Measures. Northwest University Law Review, 101(2), 965-996.
The author of this particular article is a lawyer by profession. He is currently an associate at Latham & Watkins -- one of the largest law firms in America. In essence therefore, Rabkin is qualified to comment on legal matters.
Summary:
This particular article is divided into four sections. While the first section offers a concise background of U.S. asylum laws and the retrogressive Reproductive Policies adopted by China over time, the second section addresses how the U.S. judiciary treats an amendment passed by congress to give coercive family planning victims fair consideration on asylum matters. The last two sections dwell on the analysis of the issues presented and speculate on the way forward.
Relevance:
Although this particular article largely concerns itself with the U.S. statutory and case law in existence and the fairness of the courts when it comes to the determination of those to be granted asylum on the basis of coercive family planning measures (such as the One-Child Policy), it also offers a history of China's reproductive policies. It will hence come in handy as I seek to answer the 'why' section of family planning in China. The text will also enable me to demonstrate that the policy in question is not coercive but also draconian.
Zhang, H. (2005). Bracing for an Uncertain Future: A Case Study of New Coping Strategies of Rural Parents Under China's Birth Control Policy. The China Journal, 54 (July 2005), 53-76.
With others, Zhang has co-authored a number of articles that largely focus on regional issues. Thus in addition to having a unique understanding of the region, Zhang is also an accomplished author of topical and contemporary issues. Currently, he deputizes the Economic Observer Online (Beijing) editor in chief.
Summary:
In this article, Zhang presents his findings with regard to how rural parents in China are now coping under the country's One-Child Policy. Interestingly, the author in this case identifies four strategies the said rural parents are making use of in an attempt to cope with the birth control policy. This article clearly indicates that some families are finally adapting to their government's insistence on retrogressive population reduction measures.
Relevance
This article will be of great relevance as I seek to offer a fair and balanced view of the issue at hand. This is particularly the case given that the author claims…
China's One-Child Policy In 1981 the Chinese government implemented the reproductive health program, also known as the one-child policy. This policy was intended to limit the number of births per family in order to stem a growing concern about over-population. This paper takes the position that while the population in China has stabilized, the overall effect of the policy has been detrimental to the nation in the long-run. Chinese officials insist
China's One Child Policy Historically, it is noted that Mao Zedong, once a China president encouraged population growth which saw the population of China almost double during that period of his leadership. This led to overpopulation and the stretching of the social amenities and most importantly the economy. In order to address this challenge, the one -- child policy was introduced in China. This is a policy which forbids any family
Conclusion China's growth rate has slowed dramatically in the last 30 years under the auspice of the One-Child Policy. In fact, at this point it is believed that growth rate is under 2% and that the population replacement rate is at 2.1%, meaning that if these numbers are accurate and hold up, the population of China could actually decrease at some point in the future. Hence, the One-Child Policy could be seen
China's One Child Policy In the last part of the 20th Century, China, also known as the "sleeping giant," has transformed itself from a predominantly rural, pre-industrialized society to a political and economic challenger. Since the Maoist Revolution of 1949, also known as the Great Patriotic Revolution, China has transformed itself from a feudal system to one of the world's faster growing economies globally. China is huge -- in both geography
Several factors should be considered before the restrictions are lessened. The relaxation of the policy will only be considered if there is an ample amount of evidence showing that low fertility rates will be sustained. Current studies show that China is transitioning into a small family culture. In 30 pilot counties the policy has been lifted, allowing couples to choose their family size (Poston, 2002, p333-47). However, the National Family
Ethnographic/Social Considerations Hall (1987) examined the effects of the one child policy from a cultural/anthropological and ethnographic perspective. Her study revealed that such policies unwittingly result in a cultural change in attitudes, beliefs and even behaviors exhibited by children. For example, couples may lean toward the decision that having more than one child "cramps their economic style" and that may lead to the one child being spoiled and the 'babyhood' period