Gender Equity and Low Fertility in Postindustrial Societies

Explore the complex relationship between gender equity and low fertility rates in postindustrial societies through Mary C. Brinton's insightful lecture. Delve into original in-depth interviews with young adults from Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, and the United States to understand how the incomplete gender-role revolution impacts family formation. Examine key concepts such as the Demographic Time Bomb, total fertility rates, and population pyramids. Investigate the puzzling phenomenon of low fertility in family-oriented societies and analyze Japan's fertility crisis. Learn about policy approaches, the importance of gender equality, and the research methodology employed in this study. Gain valuable insights into the challenges faced by postindustrial nations and the potential solutions for addressing declining birth rates.

Intro
Research assistants
Population Bomb
Demographic Time Bomb
What is fertility
Total fertility rate
Total fertility rate 19702010
Why is this a problem
Japan is shrinking
Population pyramid
Why low fertility
Three puzzles
Family oriented societies
Countries with the highest fertility
Japanese fertility crisis
Policy
Gender Equality
Project Goals
Qualitative Methods
Working Hours
Methodology
Variablebased approach
Issues
Findings