Question
Sociology Question on The Demographic Structure
Which theory of population growth has three stages?
A
The Malthusian Theory of Population growth
B
The Theory of Demographic Transition
C
The Theory of Population Explosion
D
The Demographic Structure Theory
Answer
The Theory of Demographic Transition
Explanation
Solution
The Theory of Demographic Transition describes the transition of a country from high birth and death rates to lower birth and death rates as it develops economically. This theory typically has three or four stages, with the first two stages often representing high population growth and the subsequent stages representing stabilization.