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The return of the family
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The Return of the Family
GenevaJune 30, 2014
Why are families so important at all?
Mega-trends turn the world upside down
…and have a deep impact on families.
1. Rising populations worldwide
Rising populations worldwide
Population distribution worldwide
2. Falling birthrates worldwide
Yearly growth rate of populations worldwide
Demographic Change
3. Aging of societies worldwide
Aging of societies in German speaking countries
4. Globalization of the world economy
5. Mega-Cities
6. Disintegration of the extended family
7. Growing economic independence of women
8. Growing Individualism
• Increase in privacy among family members• Change in partnership• Counterplay individualism versus
community spirit• Growing acceptance of divorces• Fewer marriages and more divorces
worldwide
9. Systematic devaluation of the family
• Inflationary use of the term "family" • Discrimination against families• Failure of family policy
10. Sustainability
Thank you for your attention!
Walter M. Baarwww.itf.co.at