Abstract
The paper discusses the economic and social reforms instituted by Deng Xiaoping following Mao Zedong's death in the late 1970s. The paper then addresses one of the social reforms that was China's current one-child policy which was designed to assist China with the economic burden of having to continue to support such massive population growth. The paper explains that the one-child policy is primarily based on the use of mandated contraception and the observation is made that many of the strides in controlling the population growth in China were actually already underway in the market prior to the one-child policy. The paper considers the future of the one-child policy and notes that demographic trends where family preference is gravitating towards smaller families may make the policy moot in the future.

From the Paper
"This document discusses China's one-child policy in-depth. The analysis begins with a discussion of the economic and social reforms instituted by Deng Xiaoping following Mao Zedong's death in the late 1970s. One of the social reforms was China's current one-child policy which was designed to assist China with controlling its population growth in order to relieve the country from the economic burden of having to continue to support such massive population growth. The one-child policy is primarily based on the..."

Tags:china, one, child, policy

Abstract
The paper reveals that the one-child policy has had many effects on the girls of China - both positive and negative effects. This paper argues that despite the perception that the one-child policy has only had negative effects on girls in China, it has in fact also had some positive effects.

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"The one-child policy has had many effects on the girls of China - both positive and negative effects. This essay examines these effects. This essay will argue that despite the perception that the one-child policy has only had negative effects on girls in China, it has in fact also had some positive effects. China has long had a booming population, causing Mao Zedong to introduce the idea of birth control (Han). This was insufficient, so in 1979 Deng Xiaoping introduced the one-child policy. At first there were no laws to..."

Tags:china, one, child

Abstract
This paper explains that China's controversial one-child policy has ethical and environmental issues; however, this essay focuses on the effects the policy has had on the girls of China. The author stresses that the policy has had both positive and negative effects. The paper relates that, while many girls appear to have simply "disappeared" so that the youthful population figures have become unnaturally skewed in favor of boys, the surviving girls and women of China have benefited in strange and unexpected ways.

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"There are few issues to do with China that have caused as much controversy as the one-child policy. The ethical and environmental issues raised by the policy are certainly important. However, this essay focuses simply on the effects the policy has had on the girls of China. As will be seen, the policy has had both positive and negative effects. While many girls appear to have simply "disappeared", so that the youthful population figures have become unnaturally skewed in favor of boys, the surviving girls and women of China have benefited in strange and unexpected ways."

Tags:china, girls, population

Abstract
This paper discusses China's One Child Policy, beginning by giving a background on Mao Tse Zedong's policy of encouraging large families. According to the paper, this policy turned out to be unsuccessful, bringing on famine among other problems. The paper then relates how this policy was reversed in the late 1960's and how in 1979 did this initiative actually become a law.

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"Mao Tse Zedong's policy of the `Great Leap Forward' included the idea that China would be stronger with more people. In the first few decades after the Revolution of 1949, the central government encouraged large families and China's population grew exponentially. This policy turned out to be unsuccessful, bringing on famine among other problems. In the late 1960s China reversed its policy believing that overpopulation can hither their economic development and began to implement initiatives to encourage families to marry later in life, have less children and allow more time in-between children. Between 1970 and 1979 China did in fact experience a..."

Tags:population, china, control

Abstract
This paper examines the one child policy in countries such as China and Tibet including the reasons for the establishment of the law and a discussion as to whether or not the outcome of the law is what the government intended. It also looks at the different activist groups in the United States who wish to make this policy U.S. law and debates the pros and cons of such a policy for the government.

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"A California group known as KZPG, (Western TV and Radio Braodcasters for Zero Population Growth) has organized a campaign to instill the One Child Policy in the United States. Based in Los Angeles, the group believes that the earth's natural resources are being destroyed by man's increasing need for housing and development. They estimate that in the near future the majority of the earth's natural resources will be contaminated because of overpopulation. Therefore, the organization invites families to pledge their commitment to having only one child. To date the organization has received 192 pledges."

Tags:abortion, activist, china, population, tibet

Abstract
In this memo, the writer argues that the One Child Policy in China is a purely political, and not cultural, policy that has not furthered the economic, social, medical, or environmental well being of China's society as a whole. This memo further supports the claim that the One Child Policy is a violation of the most basic human rights of mankind and has brought about an even more egregious form of human rights violations in China; infanticide.

Outline:
The History of China as a Population
Economics of the One Child Policy in Modern China
The Rural Subsistent Dwellers
The Environmental Impact of the One Child Policy

From the Paper
"Much work and research has gone into the preparation of this memo. Acknowledging the cultural and traditional beliefs and practices of a foreign culture is essential to the research, understanding, and determination of a violation of human rights. In this memo, I will outline the steps that were taken in the research that supports the conclusion that China's One Child Policy is void of traditional or cultural heritage, and therefore makes the policy a purely political one."

Tags:human, rights, infanticide, aging, children, culture

Abstract
This paper argues that China's One Child policy is not based on its traditional or cultural heritage and, therefore, this policy is purely political. Next, the author looks at whether this policy promotes the economic, social, medical or environmental well-being of the Chinese people as a whole society. After examining its history, benefits and damages caused by this political policy, the paper concludes that there is evidence that it does violate human rights at several levels and in its most egregious form of infanticide.

Table of Contents:
Internal Confidential Memo
Introduction
The History of China as a Population
Economics of the One Child Policy in Modern China
The Rural Subsistence Dwellers
The Environmental Impact of the One Child Policy

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"In December of 1973, an incredible discovery of major historical significance was made, and one that would illuminate the ancient history of China. In Chu, a state that goes back to ancient Chinese history, archeologists found the tomb of an ancient Prince Li Cang, and enclosed within the tomb were ancient relics that would serve to enhance the history of China. Amongst those relics were ancient silk scrolls, which would soon be deemed one of the most relevant finds ever made on ancient Chinese history."

Tags:heritage infanticide confucius, family links, rural

Abstract
This paper discusses how, although China's one child policy imposed strict family planning rules on the Chinese people and destroyed their right to privacy, for the government had a hand in every bedroom in China, it did, however, do what it sought out to do: reduce the overpopulation. In particular, the paper looks at both sides of the argument as to whether the policy cause more problems than it solves. The paper concludes that, overall, China's one child policy has been a success and caused much more good than bad.

Outline:
Does China's One Child Policy Cause More Problems Than it Solves?
Yes
No
Conclusion

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"When the One Child Policy was put into place in 1979 it had one goal in mind: to control the population growth of China, which held one-fifth of the world's population. The government of China set out to control their growth and the rest of the world should have been taking notes. Many do not care to realize, but it has been speculated that the earth can only sustain 10 billion people, a number that it projected to be met by 2050. That number could be reached before this student even makes it to Social Security. Obviously something needs to be done to control the population on earth, and we should all look at China as an example. It is estimated that the One Child Policy has prevented about 300 million people in its first twenty years alone. "

Tags:overpopulation, Deng, Xiaoping

Abstract
This paper examines how the one child policy is a strategy devised by a nation in an attempt to control the increasing birth rate and control the country's population due to the ever reducing resources as a result of population increase. China is the most populated country on earth and the strain on the available resources has prompted the country to come up with ways of controlling the situation. This paper describes what is meant by one child policy as well as the advantages and disadvantages associated with it. The paper also examines both short term and long-term effects of this policy to the nation.

Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Advantages and Disadvantages of China's One-Child Policy

From the Paper
"The policy has had several effects both short term and long term on the general population. One major effect that was immediate was the drop in the country's fertility rate where initially every woman was capable of giving birth to more than three children but the situation changed to less than two as per the policy (Zhu, 2003). This policy enabled the Chinese government to prevent the birth of over four hundred million people who could be competing for the same resources available today. The policy has been instrumental in helping to spur china's recent economic growth into a world powerhouse because it has helped to solve some of the issues connected to overpopulation."

Tags:birth, rate, population, family, planning

Abstract
This paper reviews how the Chinese government implemented a strict one-child policy decades ago in order to control its drastic population explosion. The author indicates that although the policy was enforced with reward and punishment, it has been largely successful. However, this policy, against natural process of reproduction, is creating serious social issues such as gender imbalance and orphans. The policy is very controversial due to its inhumane approach including mass sterilizations and forced abortions, and the policy also violates a human right of reproduction. This paper examines whether China can supply enough food, jobs and places to live for its people despite this policy and what problems China will face in the future.

From the Paper
"More than a fifth of the world's population lives in China today. Even though Chinese government had implemented a fairly successful One-child policy, Chinese population will continue to grow until it is estimated to level off sometime before 2100. Chinese government was successful in making people believe that having more than one child is not good for China's future. On the other hand, strict and inhumane policy had raised some issues in terms of basic human rights in reproduction and also damage to traditional values. However controversial the policy was, it helped to control China's population growth. The question China must answer is; Can China support itself today, and in the future?"

Tags:abortion, asia, birth, communist, economy, family, fertility, gender, government, orphan, pollution, population, poverty