[Social demography in Quebec: a preliminary account]

Area of Science:

• Social Demography
• Population Studies
• Sociology

Context:

• Focuses on explanatory models within Quebec's social demography.
• Reviews the classical demographic framework (fertility, migration, mortality).
• Introduces the concept of 'demographic regime' for integrated theories.

Purpose:

• To review dominant explanatory models in Quebec social demography.
• To analyze the evolution of demographic interpretation.
• To highlight the emergence of new theoretical approaches.

Summary:

• The paper outlines classical demographic components: fertility, migration, and mortality.
• It discusses the integration of these components into a 'demographic regime' theory.
• The review contrasts traditional functionalist/empirical models with recent feminist and materialistic perspectives.

Impact:

• Provides a comprehensive overview of demographic modeling in Quebec.
• Identifies shifts in theoretical paradigms within the field.
• Offers insights into contemporary social demographic research and interpretation.