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Less is more: fertility in numbers

Families across the world are having fewer children, particularly as more choose to be childfree.

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Malaysia’s childfree choices challenge Islamic norms

The rise of childfree marriages has led to heated debate, especially among Malays. This reflects the deep religious influence on Malaysia’s public discourse.

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Even in equal Iceland, women feel the pressure to be mums

Increased gender equality has empowered more Icelandic women to choose to remain childfree but it hasn’t dampened societal expectations they will procreate.

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Why ‘pronatalist’ politicians want women to have more babies

It’s not just JD Vance, and it’s not just the US. Almost 30 percent of countries globally now have pronatalist policies — up from 10 percent in the 1970s.

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Reframing how we talk about having kids or not

The language used around having children or not shapes societal views, highlighting the need for inclusive terms to respect all reproductive choices.

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Indonesia’s shifting views on marriage and babies

Delayed marriages coupled with the growing aspiration of young people choosing to remain childfree may have a substantial impact on Indonesia’s fertility rate.

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Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

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Less is more: fertility in numbers

Malaysia’s childfree choices challenge Islamic norms

Even in equal Iceland, women feel the pressure to be mums

Why ‘pronatalist’ politicians want women to have more babies

Reframing how we talk about having kids or not

Indonesia’s shifting views on marriage and babies

Governments want babies, but people want choices

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