by Laura | Jan 7, 2013 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Issues, Childfree Research-related
I’ve been tracking the childfree choice since the late 1990’s, and at the end of 2012 I posted a short poll to take an informal pulse on people’s views of its acceptance in today’s society. Thanks again to all of those who weighed in! Here is what I asked, and a...
by Laura | Dec 24, 2012 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Media-Related, Childfree Research-related, Childfree-Related Political issues
First, thanks to all who responded to the short childfree survey in my last post! Of the over 600 responses (and still counting!), here is how responses have shaken out thus far: The question was: How accepting is society of the childfree choice? Select one statement...
by Laura | Sep 21, 2012 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree Research-related
Canada released some additional 2011 Census numbers this week. They include statistics on a variety of demographics, including rises in same-sex marriages and common-law relationships. When it comes to numbers relating to the “childless” a little...
by Laura | Sep 12, 2012 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Research-related
A recent study of people with no children in Western Australia by University psychology lecturer Bronwyn Harman shows some high numbers when it comes to the choice factor. However, Dr. Harman also found that “childlessness in Australia is viewed negatively, and is...
by Laura | Aug 7, 2012 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree Research-related
A recent Slate article by Bryan Lowder, titled “Sterilize Me, Please: Why Is It So Difficult For Women to Get Their Tied?” gets at one of the most frustrating experiences for many childfree women who want to choose permanent birth control. I can’t...
by Laura | Apr 23, 2012 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Research-related, Childfree/Parenthood Related
Pew Research Center has a new report out on men and women, and the importance they put on key aspects of their lives. Respondents were asked questions related to their careers, marriage and parenthood. There are interesting numbers, especially when it comes to...
