by Laura | Nov 21, 2018 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Laura's La Vie Childfree Writings Library
I like to bring this post back around as Thanksgiving approaches each year. Check it out: Discussing pronatalism as well as the childfree choice involves the busting of myths. What else has myths that surround it? Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Myths Vs. Facts...
by Laura | Jan 25, 2018 | Baby Matrix related, Pronatalism, Social-Cultural Issues
In my 2017 childfree trending piece, I discuss how in recent years we’ve been seeing more talk about pronatalism. Some articles use the word directly, some not. An excellent feature article that appeared on money.good.is magazine last fall by Mike Mariani gives us a...
by Laura | Oct 3, 2017 | Baby Matrix related, Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Interview-Related, Childfree Media-Related, Childfree-Related, Laura's La Vie Childfree Writings Library
Filmmaker Therese Shechter is currently running a Kickstarter Campaign for her film on childfree women, My So-Called Selfish Life. Here’s the trailer: I met Therese earlier this year in NYC, and recently had the chance to catch up with her again for an interview...
by Laura | Aug 31, 2017 | Childfree Research-related, Laura's La Vie Childfree Writings Library
On the heels of Serena William’s comment that when she gives birth, she will “be a real woman now,” YouGov, a non-partisan public opinion poll organization, conducted a poll with some interesting results that relate to the childfree, and others who decide...
by Laura | May 17, 2017 | Pronatalism, Social-Cultural Issues
While pronatalism remains a powerful social and cultural force around the world, we are seeing signs of global cracks in the armor. Take India and Africa. In India, in recent years we have seen more publications discussing the idea of foregoing parenthood. A very...
