Marriage and fertility patterns shrank African-descended populations in Latin America

Evidence

Migration clearly impacts the demographic trends of Europe and North America, especially in the long term. However, migration is a secondary driver of demographic change compared to the more important factors of fertility rates and age distribution. — Margaret Hodson, Baby Jihad, 26 (#complicates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Sub-replacement fertility shrinks populations geometrically, not linearly; Migration affects demographics less than fertility rates and age distribution. — Margaret Hodson, Baby Jihad, 26; Severe sex imbalance and infant mortality drove Brazil’s slave decline (+1 more)

Broader Connections

• Migration affects demographics less than fertility rates and age distribution. #complicates (0.75) — Margaret Hodson, Baby Jihad, 26