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2. The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society

The chapter explores the dynamics of the demographic structure of Indian society, highlighting the trends and processes associated with population, including birth, death, and migration rates. It discusses major demographic theories, the importance of demographic data for public policy, and the implications of population trends on social, economic, and developmental prospects in India. The chapter also examines factors influencing fertility and mortality rates as well as regional variations in these demographics.

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    The Demographic Structure Of The Indian Society

    The section explores the demographic structure of India, focusing on population trends, theories like Malthusian and demographic transition, and the impact of these factors on society.

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  • 2.1

    Some Theories And Concepts In Demography

    This section covers key theories and concepts in demography, focusing on population dynamics, including Malthus's theory and demographic transition theory.

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  • 2.1.1

    The Malthusian Theory Of Population Growth

    Malthus's theory posits that population grows exponentially while food supply grows arithmetically, leading to inevitable poverty due to overpopulation.

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  • 2.1.2

    The Theory Of Demographic Transition

    The Theory of Demographic Transition outlines the stages of societal population growth linked to economic development, highlighting changes from high birth and death rates to low rates.

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  • 2.1.3

    Common Concepts And Indicators

    This section discusses demographic concepts and indicators, focusing on rates, ratios, and various measures relevant to population studies.

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  • 2.2

    Size And Growth Of India's Population

    This section provides an overview of the size and growth patterns of India's population, highlighting key historical data and trends influencing demographic changes.

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  • 2.3

    Age Structure Of The Indian Population

    The section discusses the age structure of the Indian population and its implications for societal development.

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  • 2.4

    The Declining Sex Ratio In India

    Over the past century, India's sex ratio has declined, raising concerns about the treatment of females, particularly in childhood.

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  • 2.5

    Literacy

    Literacy is crucial for empowerment and community participation in economic and cultural activities.

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  • 2.6

    Rural-Urban Differences

    This section highlights the demographic and economic distinctions between rural and urban populations in India, illustrating the increasing urbanization trend and its implications.

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  • 2.7

    Population Policy In India

    Population policy in India has been pivotal in managing the country's demographic changes since the early 1950s.

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