Population Sociology

Role of the United Nations in the Field of Population: A Sociological Perspective

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Role of the United Nations in the Field of Population: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction Population is one of the most critical factors shaping global development, social change, and human welfare. Rapid population growth, uneven demographic distribution, and aging societies have significant implications for employment, health, education, environment, and global inequality. The United Nations (UN), since its establishment in 1945, has played a pivotal role in addressing population-related issues … Read more

Fertility Influencing Policy: Family Planning in India (A Sociological Perspective)

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Changing Family Structure in India: From Joint to Nuclear Families

Introduction Fertility has always been one of the most crucial demographic factors influencing a nation’s socio-economic development. In India, the control of fertility through planned policies became a state priority soon after independence. As one of the most populous nations in the world, India recognized early that unchecked population growth posed challenges for resources, employment, … Read more

Consequences of Rapid Population Growth: A Sociological Perspective

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Consequences of Rapid Population Growth: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Consequences of Rapid Population Growth Population growth has always been a central topic in sociology, as it directly influences social structures, institutions, and patterns of human behavior. While population growth is often associated with progress and the expansion of human potential, rapid population growth poses profound challenges to societies—especially in developing nations. From … Read more

Factors Responsible for Rapid Population Growth: A Sociological Perspective

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Immigration and the American Dream: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction Population growth is one of the most significant social phenomena shaping the course of human development. While population growth can be a sign of improved living standards and healthcare, rapid and uncontrolled population growth often leads to complex socio-economic challenges. From a sociological standpoint, population growth is not merely a biological occurrence but a … Read more

Age and Sex Composition and Its Consequences: A Sociological Perspective

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Age and Sex Composition and Its Consequences: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction The age and sex composition of a population is one of the most fundamental aspects of demographic study. From a sociological viewpoint, it shapes the structure, functioning, and future direction of society. The way individuals are distributed by age and sex has direct implications on social institutions such as family, education, labor, politics, and … Read more

Sources of Population Data: Census, Vital Statistics and Civil Registration

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Age and Sex Composition and Its Consequences: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Sources of Population Data Population data form the foundation of sociological inquiry and social policy. The study of population—its size, structure, distribution, and changes over time—has been central to the field of demography, a key sub-discipline of sociology. Reliable population data enable sociologists to understand the dynamics of social change, migration, fertility, mortality, … Read more

Relationship between Population Growth and Economic Development

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Age and Sex Composition and Its Consequences: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction The relationship between population growth and economic development has long been a central theme in sociology, economics, and demography. While economists often approach it through productivity, capital accumulation, and labor supply, sociologists emphasize the human, cultural, and institutional dimensions that shape this relationship. Population growth not only affects the economic structure but also transforms … Read more

Dumont’s Theory of Population: A Sociological Perspective

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Consequences of Rapid Population Growth: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Dumont’s Theory of Population The study of population dynamics has always occupied a central position in sociology. Thinkers like Thomas Robert Malthus, Karl Marx, and Émile Durkheim have contributed significantly to the debates surrounding demographic change and its relationship to society. Among these intellectuals, Arsène Dumont (1849–1902), a French sociologist and demographer, made … Read more

Malthus’ Theory of Population: A Sociological Perspective

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Age and Sex Composition and Its Consequences: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Malthus’ Theory of Population Population has always been central to sociological inquiry because it directly influences social structure, cultural practices, economic growth, and political organization. Among the earliest systematic attempts to theorize population growth and its consequences was made by Thomas Robert Malthus in his seminal work An Essay on the Principle of … Read more

Social Demography: Nature and Scope

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Definition of Globalization in Sociological Aspect

Introduction Sociology, as a discipline, studies society, social structures, and human relationships, while demography primarily concerns itself with the statistical study of population—its size, structure, distribution, and changes over time. When the two fields intersect, we arrive at social demography, which focuses on understanding population dynamics within the broader framework of social, cultural, political, and … Read more