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
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Relation of Demography with Other Sciences
After reading this article you will learn about the relation of demography with other sciences. 1. Sociology: Demography is a science related with population. It studies different aspects of population like its size, density, effects of birth rate, death rate, migration, etc. Sociology is the study of social activities of man and social relations formed… Continue reading Relation of Demography with Other Sciences
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