Make up class_2. Introduction to Sociology/Demography

1. Summary

Demographics is a study of demographic dynamics, including all demographic factors such as population scale, birth and death, migration and aging. Demographics studies are often conducted on, small groups, such as education, religion, and ethnicity.
In order to do sociological analysis on a macro level, demographic indicators are essential. It's a powerful tool for explaining sociological phenomena, and it's good evidence.
The development of demographic calculations have developed in earnest since the 18th century, but census has a history of being conducted in China and Rome in the past. However, most modern census began in earnest in the late 18th century.
Birth rate and mortality are important factors in demographics. Measurements such as crude birth rate, crude death rate, infant mortality rate and life extension rate are also important. Using demographics from a macroscopic perspective, you can gain socially important insights. Population growth, overpopulation, population decline, etc. have a lot of influence on social planning in the future, and it is an important indicators.

2. Interesting

The document showed a lot of information. Urbanization in particular is an interesting topic and a powerful social phenomenon that can no longer be ignored. In fact, many people are moving to cities in Korea. In rural areas, the aging phenomenon is becoming more serious due to urbanization, and it is urgent to establish countermeasures against it. Demographics is an essential tool for observing and resolving these phenomena.

3. Discussion

What is the fundamental solution to solve urbanization in Korea?



Written by Jaehoon Kim (김재훈)

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