China's One Child Policy

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the one-child Policy in China, now named the Law on Population and Family Planning, 2002. It explores the problems faced by the Chinese people due to the implementation of this policy and takes a deep look at its origin. The paper also examines the social and economic outcome of the one-child policy and the issue of infanticide associated with it.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Origin of the One-Child Policy
Enforcement in Urban and Rural Areas
Social Problems
Infanticide
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The One-Child policy has been a successful attempt by China to curb its population. This law has now been renamed the Law on Population and Family Planning, 2002. It is viewed as a women friendly law but ends up compromising their freedom and equality. This law helps to educate people about family planning and helping women improve their status in society as well as ending discrimination of women and abandonment of female infants. These policies proved that the Chinese Authorities have softened their stance on the One-Child Policy but then they have stated that they will be continuing this policy during their 2006-2010 planning period."

Sample of Sources Used:

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