SOC 315 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Russian Roulette, Antinatalism, Ambivalence
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Over half the pregnancies in america are unintended. Four distinct patterns of behavior when pregnancy occurs: Results of russian roulette with birth control. ~ parenting has both sides to weigh before deciding. Pronatalism - it is natural tp have kids. It is an attitude or a policy that encourages bearing children. Structural antinatalism: society is set-up towards not having children. The costs of having children, workplaces designed around their schedules and not families needs are examples. Nausea, heartburn, insomnia, shortness of breath, swelling of breasts, and general fatigue. Loss of interest in sex, retention of water, feelings of physical unattractiveness. Lack of understanding with first child often leads to stress. Feelings of loneliness in raising child since many responsibilities fall upon the mother. Fathers tend to keep many fears to themselves: Loss of spouse or of the child. Social roles make it difficult for men to express these things. Need to listen to spouse without expecting immediate solutions.
