China’s One-Child Policy Has Created Irreversible Damage: A Comprehensive Look at a Life Changing Issue

Abstract

The term one-child policy describes an important, but for many, dangerous policy in China. The Chinese government claims that 400 million babies were not born because of the social policy enacted, not mentioning how many of those unborn were forced abortions, sterilizations, infanticide, and unwanted baby girls. This policy caused many issues and it may therefore be too late for new policies to provide the positive change China is seeking. Throughout this essay, four aspects will be identified as to why the damage caused by the one-child policy in China has become irreversible.