Big families Quote by Barbara Crossette
“The whole world population rests on women. You have to start with the woman. And the woman will make her own decisions. If you want to have five or ten children, fine. You can have big families or small families, but you have the family you feel you can afford or feed. In China the one - child policy is already finished - on its way out because the economic conditions end up producing the same effect. If people want an expensive flat in a place like Shanghai, you can't have more than one child or two.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on population policy, 2018
Population growth hinges on women's autonomy and economic choices, influencing family size and policy outcomes.
In simple terms: Women’s choices drive population trends.
Key Takeaway
Empower women to shape families.
Themes
gender
population
economics
policy
family
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
sociological
policy
When to use this quote
- urban housing decisions
- family planning
- policy reform
- economic development
Key Concepts
autonomy
demographic transition
economic constraints
Questions to Reflect On
- How does economic pressure affect family size?
- What policies best support women's reproductive choices?
A Different Perspective
Cultural norms may limit women's decision‑making power.
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