World In The Balance Video Analysis

In tutorial #4, we explored the different types of population around the globe and how each population is affected by its own culture in the video, World in the Balance – The Paradox People. The video examined the human population of India, Japan, United States and Africa. In particular, the continued and rapid aging population of Japan was highlighted, and the video emphasized the consequences of Japan’s future for each age group.

Through this video, I recognized the impact of a growing population and could reflect on how it would impact my own actions for the future. It was mentioned in the video, that Japan has been in a recession since the 1989-1990s and with the rapid aging population in the older age groups, it has made it harder for the working class to make a stable income to

Not to mention, it has made me realized that the aging population affects other age groups such as children. In the video, only one student was sitting alone in a classroom in Oguchi, Japan as there are just not enough children in Japan. This is due to women who are often delaying marriage and the need of growing a family. This was evident in the case of Tomoko Ono, one of Japan’s first female anchors. Through her case, I could relate to her tendency of wanting to delay marriage as I too want In want to excel in my career and postpone my need to have a child; however, after realizing the lack of children in the case of Japan’s aging population, it has allowed me to reconsider my decisions of having children much later in life. However, I feel that my life here in Canada would be similar to women in Japan as I am recognizing that I would have too much debt after school to start my own family or even take care of my parents when they are older. Due to these economic constraints and the