For this week, before we delve into more specific topics, I’d like to take a mom

For this week, before we delve into more specific topics, I’d like to take a moment to address a very common narrative that works its way into all kinds of horrific policies and sociopolitical consequences: The idea of “human overpopulation”
We will circle back to Malthusian theory in week 4, so start getting familiar with the arguments here.

Please review the materials below, and consider the following questions:
Have you heard of arguments that claim “human overpopulation” is to blame for a specific social problem or concern?
Have you heard of arguments that claim “human overpopulation” is to blame for a specific environmental problem or concern?
After learning about Malthus, reading his preface, and understanding what his book has been used to justify, do you think that this idea is problematic? Why or why not?
Take care to avoid generalizations, be specific, and use data or examples to justify your arguments. Please do consider including specific news articles or videos as examples of what you write about. The post should be 100-200 words.