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Demographic Transition Model

The Demographic Transition Model explains the shift from high birth and death rates to low rates, leading to an aging population. This model highlights how factors such as economic development, improved healthcare, and living standards reduce mortality rates while initially maintaining higher birth rates, eventually resulting in fewer children as societal norms change. Understanding this model is crucial in sociology as it informs policies and strategies to address the challenges and opportunities presented by an aging population.

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The Demographic Transition Model (DTM) is a vital tool for understanding how populations evolve over time through various stages characterized by changes in birth and death rates. It consists of five stages, each reflecting different societal conditions, from high birth and death rates in Stage 1 to...

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Key Terms

Birth Rate
The number of live births per 1,000 people in a year.

Example: A country with a high birth rate may have 30 births per 1,000 people.

Death Rate
The number of deaths per 1,000 people in a year.

Example: A low death rate indicates better healthcare and living conditions.

Population Growth
The increase in the number of individuals in a population.

Example: Population growth can lead to urbanization and resource strain.

Economic Development
The process of improving economic well-being and quality of life.

Example: Countries in Stage 3 of the DTM often experience rapid economic development.

Urbanization
The movement of people from rural areas to cities.

Example: Urbanization often occurs in Stage 2 of the DTM.

Fertility Rate
The average number of children a woman will have during her lifetime.

Example: A high fertility rate is common in Stage 1 countries.

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Key Concepts

Population GrowthBirth RateDeath RateEconomic Development