πΏπΆππΆ "not yet begun to fight"Low birth rates among the younger generations are a direct function of wealth inequality in America but Boomers aren't ready for that conversation. Do you know how bad you have to abuse a mammal to make it not want to have children?
Lucy BI agree that low birth rates are partly due to the economy. But hopefully we donβt also fall into the reactionary trap of seeing a high fertility rate as a measure of success. Birth rates are even lower in Europe, where families get much more support.
I feel that the wide use of the birth control pill (1960s) was one of the most consequential events in civilization. It is part of a greater movement for bodily autonomy, that will make the world a better (and less populated) place!