Britain Quote by Thomas Malthus
“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.”
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.
Observe demographic trends.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- family planning
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors drive family size changes?
- How do modern economies influence fertility?
Data may be outdated for modern contexts.