Demographic and social anxieties: the second demographic transition in Asia
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Abstract Asia is now, predominantly, a continent of ‘low’ fertility—one the features Second Demographic Transition. Across continent, this feature our population has sprouted concern and anxiety, primarily expressed in macroeconomic terms. Low fertility directly linked to twin challenges aging stagnation/decline. We know, however, that maximizing human capital institutional reform much more effective way responding these two ‘grand challenges’ short- medium-term. Why, then, there such panic about lack babies? In commentary, I argue grounded ‘fear’ some Transition (SDT)—or, at least, caricatured version it—taking root Asian societies. But how concerned should they be? The papers special issue clearly demonstrate pathway towards ‘full SDT’ developed very uneven way, perhaps so may SDT not viable tool for understanding family change (much of) Asia. However, caricature what ‘is’ can be unhelpful. There no doubt ideals attitudes are changing (even if many others not). Therefore, we rather consider as “general narrative leaves room sub-narratives”, evidence from demonstrates sub-narratives operating within general transition key societal familial SDT.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: China population and development studies
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2523-8965', '2096-448X']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42379-022-00121-0