Reproductive choice: The responsibilities of men and women

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Article (peer-reviewed)

Publication Date

11-1-1994

Abstract

Mothers bear the cost of high fertility on a daily basis in a way not experienced by most fathers, while male fertility is potentially higher than female fertility. Men and women need and have children for different reasons. Yet some governments address their pleas for fertility limitation to women. If the costs of children were more equitably distributed, men might have more incentive to control their fertility. Gender equity at household level in childbearing families, is critical. Policies that seek to equalise responsibilities for children between men and women are much needed.

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