Examining the Gender Equality–Fertility Paradox in Three Nordic Countries
Begall, K. & Hiekel, N. (2025). Population and Development Review, padr.12721 10.1111/padr.12721
Abstract The accelerating fertility decline in the most gender‐equal countries of the world seemingly contradicts the central tenet of macro‐level theories that predict high fertility in the presence of gender equality. We offer a comprehensive assessment of the individual behavior from which these trends aggregate. We link attitudes toward gender roles and fertility intentions in three Nordic countries. Using recent …
GGS Nordic countries fertility intentions fertility-equality reversal theories gender role attitudes parenthood as a life goal second demographic transition work-family reconciliation
