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“In 1860, sixty-three per cent of the couples married in Great Britain had families of four or more children; in 1925 only twenty per cent had more than four.” quote by Thomas Malthus
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“In 1860, sixty-three per cent of the couples married in Great Britain had families of four or more children; in 1925 only twenty per cent had more than four.”

Thomas Malthus

About This Quote

Source Book: An Essay on the Principle of Population, 1798

Family size declined over time due to economic and social changes.

In simple terms: Families got smaller.

Key Takeaway

Observe demographic trends.

Themes

demography population history

Mood

analytical historical

Type

demographic sociological

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • family planning
  • historical analysis

Key Concepts

Malthusian theory social change

Questions to Reflect On

  • What factors drive family size changes?
  • How do modern economies influence fertility?
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