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#1051 Mary Shenk: The Sexual Division of Labor, Kinship Systems, Fertility, & More

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Women’s Education and Fertility Dynamics

This chapter explores the correlation between women's educational attainment and declining fertility rates across different contexts. It examines how factors such as delayed marriage, labor market participation, and social shifts influence family planning decisions and contraception use. Additionally, the discussion touches on the implications of economic inequality on reproductive behavior, highlighting the trade-offs parents face in raising children within competitive socioeconomic landscapes.

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