Childbearing Flashcards

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Births outside of wedlock

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47% of children are born outside of wedlock. In most cases, the parents are cohabiting

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Not giving birth

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More women are remaining childless

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Why are more women remaining childless?

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More options than just motherhood now. Many want to establish a career instead= instrumental role.

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Reason for the increase in births outside of wedlock

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Decline in stigma of cohabitation has led to increases in it.
Only 28% of 25 to 34 year olds think marriage should come before parenthood.

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