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... situation in society . The second important consideration is that women form only half of the human community . No study of women can be accurate if it is done in isolation , ignoring the situation of men and the development of men's ...
... situation in society . The second important consideration is that women form only half of the human community . No study of women can be accurate if it is done in isolation , ignoring the situation of men and the development of men's ...
Page 118
... situation for them , in contrast to only 5.6 per cent who said they would rather be single . Parenthood was the next main goal as it was the preferred choice of 91.8 per cent of the respondents . Only 2.5 per cent of the women wished to ...
... situation for them , in contrast to only 5.6 per cent who said they would rather be single . Parenthood was the next main goal as it was the preferred choice of 91.8 per cent of the respondents . Only 2.5 per cent of the women wished to ...
Page 119
... Situation most desirable situation if she had a choice Single Ever Married Total * To remain single 7.1 3.9 5.6 Married , no children 3.3 1.6 2.5 Married , one child only 14.0 11.2 12.7 Married , two children only 62.3 62.2 62.2 Married ...
... Situation most desirable situation if she had a choice Single Ever Married Total * To remain single 7.1 3.9 5.6 Married , no children 3.3 1.6 2.5 Married , one child only 14.0 11.2 12.7 Married , two children only 62.3 62.2 62.2 Married ...
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Family Formation | 49 |
Marriage and Parenthood as Personal | 105 |
Social Policy and Childcare | 155 |
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