I thought I'd start a thread on this after reading this BBC piece: www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-15368276
I have issues with some of the rhetoric stated there. Why is it when population is discussed, the fact that the West with its lower birth rates still consumes more resources, is rarely discussed?
Why with all the scaremongering about birth rates is it not stated that with increased industrialisation, better health care & contraception, women are better able to space their pregnancies and birth rates will fall?
There is also the issue of hideous crimes being perpetuated against women in the name of population control, is this just another example of the patriarchy interfering in women's bodies?
Would be very interested in your thoughts?
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GothAnneGeddes · 25/10/2011 02:50
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