The Andrew Klavan Show The Main Cause of Declining Birth Rates | Louise Perry
Feb 12, 2025
Louise Perry, author of 'The Case Against the Sexual Revolution' and host of 'Maiden Mother Matriarch,' dives into the crisis of declining birth rates and the modernity's impact on family life. She discusses the stark contrast between urban and traditional rural communities in reproduction. Perry critiques the economic pressures of dual-income households and how modern lifestyles contribute to loneliness and family fragmentation. She emphasizes the need to reconsider gender roles and the value of motherhood in fostering a healthier society.
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Modernity's Self-Destruct Button
- Declining birth rates are a significant issue, especially outside of sub-Saharan Africa.
- This decline seems to be linked to rising affluence and modernity rather than other suggested factors.
Industrialization's Impact on Fertility
- Industrialization and the resulting urbanization contribute to declining birth rates.
- These societal shifts break down extended family structures, which traditionally supported reproduction.
Shift in Gender Roles
- The Industrial Revolution removed women from cottage industries, leading to a shift in gender roles.
- This change is seen as negative for both men and women, impacting their traditional roles in family and society.
