The rapid increase in human population is one of the underlying factors driving the ecological crisis. Despite efforts on the part of educators to raise awareness of environmental issues, the ecological impact of a burgeoning population -- and the ethical implications of having children -- remains an unbroachable topic. Nevertheless, the increase…

This study examines the status of women in relationship to land ownership, the resources they are exposed to and management practices, consequently its effect on the environment of Manjiya County, Mbale District in (now Manafwa since 2008) Uganda. It was found out that low levels of education limit women's abilities of creativity and…

This editorial concludes that in order for a family planning policy in an underdeveloped country to be effective, it must include incentives to induce economic and social changes aimed at greater equality and higher productivity. (DT)

Based on the premise that all people have a right to free choice in matters of family planning, the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Conference proceedings included discussions on worldwide contraceptive practices, planned parenthood and socio-economic development, legal influences, and cultural barriers to family planning. Over…

The problems of population education for peasant cultures are described. The meaningfulness of the usual arguments in favor of low fertility is debated in terms of the facts of peasant life. (DT)

This paper, published by The Population Council, reviews 29 proposals dealing with population controls beyond the current efforts of national programs of voluntary family planning. The proposals are subsumed under eight descriptive categories which are: (1) Extensions of voluntary fertility control; (2) Establishment of involuntary fertility…

Details concerning world regional differences in growth rate are given, while the changing economic implications of population growth are discussed. (DT)

This paper covers a series of basic problems and issues involved with the introduction of population education in our schools. These basic questions are: (1) Why should the new content be considered for inclusion in the school curriculum? (2) What aspects of the full range of potential content of the new field are appropriate for a particular…

This publication reports the eleventh meeting in a series of regional seminars convened by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) on the subject of fertility and family planning. The main objectives of the meeting were to: (1) identify the characteristics of regional integrated family planning programs; (2) identify…

This loose-leaf collection includes a brief discussion of usage procedures for International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) libraries. A set of annotated bibliographies follows, including descriptions of documents on the following topics: family planning and biomedical science, social sciences related to family planning, education and…

This guide is a collection of supplemental units in environmental activities for integration into home economics curricula. Units are organized according to concepts and grade level (7-12) involved. Materials include resource listings, newspaper references, transparency masters, and suggested learning experiences. This work was prepared under an…

Developments in population education in the United States from 1943 to the present are detailed. Eight different strategies utilized by population education programs are described and a review of research studies in population education is included. (BT)