Demography

Abstract

The genetic r/K-theory defines an r-strategy as the strategy of an animal or human that spawns many young, but spends few resources on caring for its young. The definition of a K-strategy, on the other hand, is that the individual produces few offspring but invests many resources in caring for each descendant (see p. 88). These strategies are duplicated in the cultural r/k-theory. Humans in a regal society produce many children. These children are early set to work, and they marry and become independent at an early age. Not so in the kalyptic society where the birthrate is low and parents spend a lot of resources on the upbringing and education of their few children. The children go through a long education before they become able to support themselves and have children of their own.