Question

How can religions interfere in adopting small family norms?

Answer 1

Population growth:

1. The population growth is estimated by the difference between the birth rate and the death rate.
2. A decrease in the death rate due to improved medical facilities is one of the major reasons for population growth.

Religious beliefs resulting in population growth:

1. People following certain religions still believe that ‘Children are blessings of God’ and they do not advocate the practice of ‘family planning’
2. Superstitious beliefs such as ‘Children are a sign of prosperity also prevent couples from taking up ‘family planning’