Asked by Amber Brown on Jul 24, 2024

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Malthus was opposed to the use of abortion,infanticide,and prostitution to shape the population.He called them:

A) social checks
B) vices
C) positive checks
D) preventive measures
E) all of these choices

Infanticide

The act of deliberately causing the death of an infant, often associated with cultural, social, or psychological factors.

Prostitution

The practice of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for payment.

Abortion

is the medical or surgical termination of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the uterus, a procedure subject to varying degrees of regulation and controversy around the world.

  • Comprehend the contributions Thomas Malthus made to the field of population theory, particularly his theories on positive and preventive restrictions on population growth.
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Albert GunawanJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Malthus referred to abortion, infanticide, and prostitution as "vices" in his discussions on population control, distinguishing them from "moral restraints" and "positive checks."