Japan's Push for Bigger Families

The video discusses Japan's declining birth rates, which have reached a record low, prompting the government to introduce new policies. Prime Minister Kishore aims to reduce the burden on women and encourage paternity leave, while addressing low incomes among young people. The effectiveness of these plans remains uncertain, but drastic measures are deemed necessary to reverse the trend.

What significant demographic change in Japan is causing concern for the government?

• Increase in the elderly population

• Sharp decline in the birth rate

• Increase in immigration

• Rise in unemployment rates

What is one of the key strategies proposed by Prime Minister Kishore to address the declining birth rate?

• Increasing immigration

• Encouraging paternity leave

• Raising taxes

• Promoting urbanization

What societal role is being targeted for change to help reduce the burden on women in Japan?

• Women's participation in politics

• Women's access to higher education

• Women's role in child-rearing

• Women's involvement in agriculture

What economic issue among young people is being considered in the new policies?

• High student loan debt

• Lack of job opportunities

• High cost of living

• Low incomes

Since when has Japan been attempting to tackle the issue of declining birth rates?

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 2000s

• 2010s