Was the china's one child policy effective in rural china? Explain

The one child policy in China was implemented in 1979 with the aim of curbing the rapid population growth in the country. While the policy was largely effective in urban areas, it faced challenges and had varied effects in rural China.

In rural areas, where large families were traditionally seen as a source of labor and security in old age, the one child policy was met with resistance and evasion. Many families in rural areas continued to have multiple children, particularly in regions where agricultural labor was essential and male offspring were preferred. This resulted in a higher rate of non-compliance with the policy in rural areas compared to urban areas.

Additionally, the one child policy exacerbated existing gender imbalances in rural China, as families sought to ensure that their one allowed child was a boy. This led to a higher rate of sex-selective abortions and abandonment of female infants in rural areas.

Overall, the one child policy had a limited impact on population growth in rural China and was not as effective as in urban areas. In response to these challenges, the Chinese government relaxed the policy in 2013, allowing couples where at least one partner is an only child to have two children.