Malthusian Theory - detailed explanation plus graph/chart

In the 1700s, Thomas Malthus came up with the Malthusian Theory. In this theory he stated that the population growth would always place pressure on the ability of land and resources to support the population. Population is moving at a geometric progression, while land and resources moves at an arithmetic progression. Therefore the population is expanding at a more rapid pace than the land and resources that become available. It is becoming a serious problem …

…women are no longer seen as the "baby-maker", thus putting less emphasis on child bearing until later years. Unlike a Stage 1 country where religion is highly emphasized, a Stage 3 family size is not strongly influenced by the institution of religion. Other factors include agencies that take over the social services that are usually provided by large families in less developed societies. Because of the low birthrate and low death rate, the RNI is also low.