Is it morally wrong?????
China's radical answer to its population problem was introduced in 1979. Before the restriction to one child per family was brought in, China had tried various other schemes during the 20th century to try and limit its population growth.
Despite its effectiveness, the 'One Child' policy has attracted huge amounts of criticism from different quarters. Apart from groups who see it as a violation of the rights of the unborn child, there are also those who see it as a violation of the rights of the prospective parents.
In 1999 controversy erupted when an eight month pregnant Chinese national seeking sanctuary in Australia from her Government's 'One Child' policy was deported back to China. The consequences for the woman, on her return to China included the aborting of the pregnancy against her wishes.
Supporters point out that unsustainable population growth is perhaps the most serious environmental concern facing the planet and applaud China for being one country that has been prepared to tackle the problem seriously. They see it as hypocritical to sit in moral judgement of the Chinese, whilst bemoaning the ill effects of over-population in other countries.
Thoughts????
China's radical answer to its population problem was introduced in 1979. Before the restriction to one child per family was brought in, China had tried various other schemes during the 20th century to try and limit its population growth.
Despite its effectiveness, the 'One Child' policy has attracted huge amounts of criticism from different quarters. Apart from groups who see it as a violation of the rights of the unborn child, there are also those who see it as a violation of the rights of the prospective parents.
In 1999 controversy erupted when an eight month pregnant Chinese national seeking sanctuary in Australia from her Government's 'One Child' policy was deported back to China. The consequences for the woman, on her return to China included the aborting of the pregnancy against her wishes.
Supporters point out that unsustainable population growth is perhaps the most serious environmental concern facing the planet and applaud China for being one country that has been prepared to tackle the problem seriously. They see it as hypocritical to sit in moral judgement of the Chinese, whilst bemoaning the ill effects of over-population in other countries.
Thoughts????
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