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This discourse transcends gender; while many women carry the narrative of childlessness, men also share the sentiment. Interviews reveal that both genders grapple with societal expectations and personal ambitions, relegating parenthood to a future uncertainty. The narrative of ‘waiting’ until the right time often leads to an indefinite postponement of family formation and a prolonged societal crisis of loneliness in later life.
Societal Trends and Economic Implications
The implications of declining birth rates cut across many facets of life, not just personal. Countries are now facing potential economic stagnation as the balance shifts between an aging population and a dwindling younger population.