Posting by GyeongDon Lee(W14)

Summary

Demography is a study that analyzes the social factors and their relevance like studies population changes and composition such as population size, distribution, birth, and death. Demography is an essential discipline in modern times because it can be used as a tool to explain many sociological phenomena. An example is World War I. It can not be concluded that the main cause of the First World War is the population. But demographics suggest that population problems have played a role in the outbreak of war. This demographic indicator is a good indicator of world events. Demography has a long history in several groups. However, the full-fledged Development of demographics began in the 18th century. Demographics also analyzes indicators such as marriage, death, and birth. The most important indicators for demographics are fertility rates, mortality rates, and the movement of people to different locations. This is because we can explain various sociological phenomena. It can also be analyzed through population growth or decline.

Mention

Read W14 article, Demography has a complex connection with sociology. I realized that demographics is not merely Figure, it is a data that can study social phenomena. In addition, I became aware again that the discipline consists of a complex combination of social science disciplines such as economics, sociology, and humanities

Question

Demographics can explain social phenomena I think I can also present the answers to the phenomena. I am curious about the answers given by demographics..