Demography: Meaning, Scope and Importance | Sociology

After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Demography 2. Definitions of Demography 3. Scope 4. Importance. Meaning of Demography: The word ‘Demography’ is a combination of two Greek words, ‘Demos’ meaning people and ‘Graphy’ meaning science. Thus demography is the science of people. In the middle of the nineteenth century in… Continue reading Demography: Meaning, Scope and Importance | Sociology

5 Main Factors Affecting the Fertility in Women

This article throws light upon the five main factors affecting fertility in women. The factors are: 1. Biological Factors 2. Physiological Factors 3. Social Factors 4. Economic Factors 5. Family Planning.   1. Biological Factors: Biological factors like age and sex are very important in affecting fertility. Fecundity depends on the woman and her age.… Continue reading 5 Main Factors Affecting the Fertility in Women

Mortality: Factors Affecting and Causes of Decline

After reading this article you will learn about factors affecting and causes of decline of mortality rates. Factors Affecting Mortality: Mortality or death is affected by a variety of factors. They may be biological, physiological, environmental, etc. From the demographic view point, mortality is related to the age and sex of an individual. There is… Continue reading Mortality: Factors Affecting and Causes of Decline