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sociology2 years ago

"The Future of Families: Dramatic Changes Ahead, Study Finds"

A study predicts a significant decrease in the number of relatives individuals will have in the future, with a projected 35% decline in kinship. The structure of families is expected to change, with a decrease in cousins, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, and an increase in great-grandparents and grandparents. This shift poses challenges for informal care provision, especially in the context of aging populations, highlighting the need for investment in social support systems to ensure the well-being of individuals at all stages of life.

via Phys.org|
#aging-population#demographic-change#family-structure
politics2 years ago

"India's Supreme Court Upholds Removal of Kashmir's Autonomy, Raising Tensions with Pakistan"

The Indian Supreme Court has upheld the government's decision to remove the partial autonomy of Indian-administered Kashmir, causing fear and anger among residents. The 2019 decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has raised concerns about demographic change and the ability of non-Kashmiris to purchase land in the disputed territory. The government has also changed laws in Kashmir, disempowering local residents while retaining draconian preventive detention laws. The move has been seen as an existential threat to the identity and existence of Kashmiri Muslims. The court's verdict has been met with silence and condemnation, with many Kashmiris losing faith in India's democracy.

via Al Jazeera English|
#autonomy#demographic-change#india
conflictpolitics2 years ago

Escalating Violence: Israeli Settlers and Soldiers Target West Bank Palestinians

Settler violence in the West Bank has escalated since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power, with at least 11 Palestinian communities abandoned this year. The United Nations has recorded 222 settler attacks against Palestinians in the past month, resulting in deaths and injuries. The violence is part of a broader effort by radical settler activists to depopulate rural Palestinian areas and accelerate demographic change in the West Bank. The Israeli government has been criticized for its complicity in these attacks, with Israeli forces often accompanying or supporting the settlers. The situation has led to a surge in militancy in the West Bank, causing fear and displacement among Palestinian communities.

via The Washington Post|
#conflictpolitics#demographic-change#israeli-settlers
society2 years ago

Europe's Fertility Crisis: Love Without Offspring

Economic uncertainty and anxieties about the future are causing young Europeans to delay or forgo parenthood, leading to declining birth rates across the continent. Factors such as lack of work, access to housing, and concerns about the state of the world contribute to this trend. The 2007-2008 global financial crash and the COVID-19 pandemic have further deepened the effects on fertility. Structural labor-market changes, including automation, also play a role in reducing fertility rates. Experts suggest that governmental support and policies to address these concerns are needed to encourage couples to start or expand their families.

via Phys.org|
#birth-rates#demographic-change#economic-uncertainty