socio 63 group 1 report - overpopulation

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Reported by:Group 1

Alonso, Jodi Christian

Bragg, Robert HowardGubat, Welliberneil KristianLasola, Gina Fatima

Partos, PreslaineZamora, Queben Munro



I. Introduction to overpopulation

Definition of overpopulation

Important terms related to overpopulationIndicators of overpopulationCauses of overpopulationOverpopulated countries in the world

II. Overpopulation – Philippine setting

Total population of the PhilippinesMost populous places in the PhilippinesSolutions from social institutions

III. Effects of OverpopulationIV. Theory in explaining the effects of overpopulationV. ConclusionVI. Recommendation



A.Definition

Overpopulation is the population of anenvironment by a particular species in excess ofthe environment's carrying capacity. The effects

of overpopulation can include the depletion ofresources, environmental deterioration, andthe prevalence of famine and disease. It is thecondition of having a population so dense as to

cause an impaired quality of life, or a populationcrash.



B. Important Terms

Carrying capacity - the maximum number of individuals that a givenenvironment can support without detrimental effect.

Environmental deterioration- deterioration of the Earth's natural surroundings as aresult of excessive exploitation of the availableresources.



Depletion of resources

- occurs when all of the natural resources in anarea, both renewable and non-renewable havebeen exhausted.

Population crash – sudden decline in thenumber of individuals found in a populationbecause of a scarcity of environmentalresources that are required for survival, growth,and reproduction.



C. Indicators

Population density

Ratio of population to availablesustainable resourcesThe way resources are used and

distributed



D. Causes

•Technology

•Peace and order•Lifestyle and tradition•Increase in immigration

• Unsustainable biome anddepletion of resources (e.g. adesert)



E. Most Highly Populated Countries in the

World

Research newly published lists the mostoverpopulated countries. When we talk about"overpopulation" (as opposed to populationsize), we are referring to the link between thehuman population and its environment.

Therefore, it's not just the size or density of thepopulation that matters, but how that populationrelates to sustainable resources.



-United Nations Population Division



Total Population in the Philippines

Sep. 1, 1995: 68,616,536

May 1, 2000: 76,506,928

August 1, 2007: 88,566,732

Projected Population for 2010: 94,349,600



- National Statistics Office



C. Solutions from Social Institutions

1. Governmenta) Family Planning (includes

contraception)b) RH Bill

2. Churcha) Family Planning (Natural Method)

. .



1. Government

a) Family Planning (includescontraception)• Free pre-marital and family planning

counseling

a) RH Bill

.



a) Family Planning (Natural Method)

• Abstinence• Calendar Rhythm• Basal Body Temperature (BBT)

• Mucus inspection• Symptothermal

.



III. Effects of Overpopulation

A.Poverty

B.Child laborC.Increased crime ratesD.Environmental problems

E.Political problemsF.Unemployment



IV. Theory in explaining overpopulation andits effects

Conflict theory- Society is made up of conflicting groupsstruggling over scarce resources. Because

population is rapidly increasing, more and morepeople are in need of resources in order tosurvive. However, these resources cannot satisfythe needs of all the people because of scarcity.This leads to more problems mentioned, such aspoverty, child labor, increased crime rates, andthe like.



Overpopulation can be caused by a lot of factors. It can bebecause of one’s choice to have a large family or it can be because of

technology, which helps lengthen people’s lives resulting in a

decrease in mortality rate. No matter what the reason may be,overpopulation brings a lot of effects to the people and the area as awhole. It is the primary cause of poverty especially in the Philippines.More and more people squander over scarce resources and are notresponsible enough to replace them. Also, overpopulation and poverty

bring forth child labor, a “solution” being practiced by families in order to have more income to support their growing needs. This is a seriousproblem because it violates the right of children to be free of any workand be educated. Crime rates also increase because people aredesperate to get what they want even if they do it the wrong way.

Furthermore, environmental and political problems can also be rootedfrom overpopulation. It can then be concluded that most problems inthe Philippines are associated with overpopulation and thatoverpopulation is a serious issue that must be given immediatesolution.



•Immediate implementation

of sex education•Proper execution of family

planning programs in ruralareas•Increase labor force

opportunities for women

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