Traditions and Encounters, 4th Edition (Bentley)

After reading the Contexts & Connections essay in this chapter, research the topic further by taking a look at the following links. Suggested essay questions follow to help you digest this material.

A Holocaust of Little Girls

Location: http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/core9/phalsall/texts/c-wnhol.html

Description: 1995 newspaper article on infanticide in China.

1			According to Tom Hilditch, what adverse consequences has China's one-child policy had? Why have foreign governments been reluctant to confront China regarding these issues?

"Chinese Are Happily Breaking the 'One Child' Rule"

Location: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/chinpop.htm

Description: News article reporting that economic growth in China is permitting more and more middle-class families to have more than one child.

2			Based on Seth Haison's account, why has the one-child policy begun to fade in certain parts of China? How might this affect China's efforts to deal with its aging population?