Analysis of the Impact of Family Planning on Chinese Society
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Abstract
In the 1980s, China implemented the one-child policy as a means to manage population growth during its reform and opening-up period. This policy not only contributed to a reduction in crime rates associated with overpopulation but also empowered women to enter the workforce, thereby stimulating economic development. By 2016, the two-child policy was introduced to address gender discrimination and further promote women's rights. The policy underwent another transformation in 2021 with the introduction of the three-child policy, aimed at tackling the growing issue of an aging population in China. This paper examines the impact of family planning policies on Chinese society and women's rights from both economic and sociological perspectives. Through an analysis of specific cases alongside historical context, this study illustrates the intrinsic connection between birth policies and China's economic development as well as women's social status. The discussion highlights how China's family planning initiatives have influenced societal dynamics and enhanced women's rights, demonstrating improvements in their social standing while concurrently reducing crime rates. The evolution of these policies—from one-child to two-child, and now three-child—reflects China's strategic response to demographic challenges, underscoring the relationship between fertility policies and women's empowerment.
Keywords
One-child policy, population, Chinese society, women's rights
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Xu,Z. (2024). Analysis of the Impact of Family Planning on Chinese Society. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,77,40-44.
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