Religion has very little to do with the number of babies per woman. All the religions in the world are fully [able] to maintain their values and adapt to this new world.
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You don't have to get rich to have [fewer] children. It has happened across the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wealth is not a prerequisite for smaller family sizes; cultural and social influences play a significant role.
Hans Rosling emphasizes that the decision to have fewer children is not solely dependent on wealth. Around the globe, various factors, including cultural beliefs and access to education, influence family size, showing that it is possible for communities to prioritize smaller families regardless of their economic status.
Themes
FamilyChildrenWealthCultureEducation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about family planning at a conference.
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