Motherhood, on the social podium (Omnes/11 Oct 2024)

Omnes Magazine column discusses discusses the declining birth rates in modern industrial societies, with South Korea being a prominent example of this global trend. Despite it spending billions to encourage child rearing, cultural factors like the pursuit of status and career over family remain significant barriers. Countries like Georgia and Mongolia successfully increased birth rates by elevating the status of motherhood, suggesting that honoring motherhood, not just financial incentives, is key to reversing the trend.