Pronatalism
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 An attitude or ideology promoting child-bearing; advocacy of having children, especially from the State. uncountable, usually
"On the other hand, Bishop questioned whether the increase in lesbians now considering motherhood is a response to pressure to have childen in order to see ourselves as whole and healthy. She noted the strong tide of pro-natalism sweeping our country; for example, the current preponderance of movies about babies."
Example
More examples"On the other hand, Bishop questioned whether the increase in lesbians now considering motherhood is a response to pressure to have childen in order to see ourselves as whole and healthy. She noted the strong tide of pro-natalism sweeping our country; for example, the current preponderance of movies about babies."
Etymology
From pro- + natal + -ism.
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