Coercive and punitive measures to reduce fertility have aroused considerable indignation among many citizens in Western nations. Such measures have included_____________?

A. Italy’s practice of punishing couples who have two or more children.
B. china’s practice of fining a woman who is pregnant with a second child 20 per cent of her pay if she refuses to have an abortion.
C. France’s elimination of tax deductions for families with more than two children.
D. Brazil’s refusal to grant a divorce to couples with children

Correct Answer: B. china’s practice of fining a woman who is pregnant with a second child 20 per cent of her pay if she refuses to have an abortion. ✔

Last Updated: September 23, 2019