Childbearing Flashcards
1
Q
Why are there more births outside of marriage?
A
Increased cohabitation
Secularisation - people no longer marry before having children
Changing attitudes
Women’s financial independence
2
Q
Why are women having children later?
A
Women want to establish careers first
Advances in medical technology - e.g. IVF
People delaying getting married - delay childbirth
3
Q
Why are women having fewer children?
A
Delaying childbirth may lead to fertility problems
Children are expensive - economic liability
More reliable contraception
Women prioritise careers
Child centredness
4
Q
Why are more women remaining childless?
A
Changing attitudes - no longer a stigma
Priorities careers over children
More reliable contraception
