Childbearing Flashcards
1
Q
Define ‘Childbearing’
A
the act of having children
2
Q
Define ‘Childrearing’
A
how children are brought up and raised
3
Q
List the 4 patterns and trends
A
1) There is an increase in the number of children born outside of marriage
2) Women are having children later
3) Women are having fewer children
4) More women are remaining childless
4
Q
What are the REASONS for the patterns & trends?
A
- decline of stigma
- more people are cohabitating
- changes in the position of women
