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1. What are the four stages in demographic transition theory? Apply this theory to the population history of the United States. (150 word minimum)

2. A hot political topic in our country is nationalized health care. List two arguments in favor of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and two arguments against. Where do you stand on this debate? Please give your reasons. (150 word minimum)

3. What does sociology contribute to something as seemingly biological and medical as health? (100 word minimum)

3. What is "environmental justice"? How does this fit with conflict theory? To what extent do you or do you not see this as a concern? Explain. (100 word minimum)

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What are the four stages in demographic transition theory? Apply this theory to the population history of the United States.

Stage(1): Preindustrial age: In this stage, both birth and death rate were very high in the US due to early marriages, illiteracy and social customs. Example: From 1790 to 1860, population growth rate per year was more than 35% in the US.

Stage(2): Transitional stage: With improved economic conditions and good healthcare facilities, the birthrate in the US remained same but death rate declined. Example: From 1860 to 1910, population growth rate per year became less than 20% in US.

Stage(3): Industrial stage: In industrial stage, people became more aware about their family plannings & family size in the US. Now, birthrate and death rate became low in US.  Example: From 1910 to 2000, population growth rate per year became less than 15% in US.

Stage(4): Post-industrial stage: In this stage, due to very slow birthrates and death rates, population growth becomes almost stationary. Example: From 2000 onwards, population growth rate per year became less than 10% in US.

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