Overpopulation: Myth or Disaster?

By: Kelsey Jones

Two Main Theories

•Overpopulation is a myth.

•Overpopulation is a disaster.

Myth Theory

• Human overpopulation does not exist

•Population is growing at a slower rate than past years

•Women are choosing to have fewer children

•Education and Economics have little to do with population decrease.

•Population growth is not responsible for degrading the environment

Disaster Theory

• Overpopulation is a crisis

• A solution must be found before humans reach carrying capacity

• Overpopulation stems from the economical status and education

• Food Crisis

• Regulate/restrict reproduction

Compromise

Providing family planning services and education globally will…

• Reduce population growth rate

•Decrease amount of unintended pregnancies

•Not enforce strict regulation on reproduction

• provide opportunities for economical growth

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