The Great Gender Divergence

The Great Gender Divergence

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Why are Childless Singles on the Rise in East Asia?
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Why are Childless Singles on the Rise in East Asia?

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Alice Evans
Jan 03, 2024
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Fertility has plummeted. This trend is global, but why is it so pronounced in East Asia and particularly South Korea?

This posts sets out the big historical and contemporary drivers of childless singles.

Spoiler: we will be taking a detour to 10th century imperial examinations, Gangnam’s hostess bars, and feminist activism…

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