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The traditional family structure in Volkia would typically consist of a family support system involving two married individuals providing care and stability for their biological offspring, usually with the assistance of the extended family. The extended family, consisting of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, will typically live in their own residences, but remain close with one another and will assist in raising the children of the family. This has become less prevalent, but remains the primary family structure in Volkia. Nontraditional family forms have grown more common, and include same-sex couples who choose to raise children. |
The traditional family structure in Volkia would typically consist of a family support system involving two married individuals providing care and stability for their biological offspring, usually with the assistance of the extended family. The extended family, consisting of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, will typically live in their own residences, but remain close with one another and will assist in raising the children of the family. This has become less prevalent, but remains the primary family structure in Volkia. Nontraditional family forms have grown more common, and include same-sex couples who choose to raise children. |
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Same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide in 2002, though same-sex civil unions with the same rights as traditional marriage had been performed since 1987. Same-sex marriages today have the |
Same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide in 2002, though same-sex civil unions with the same rights as traditional marriage had been performed since 1987. Same-sex marriages today have the same rights as heterosexual couples; same-sex couples are also allowed to adopt with the same requirements as heterosexual couples. According to the 2020 National Census, there are approximately 700,000 same-sex married couples in Volkia, according to the 2020 National Census. |
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Traditionally women were considered "homemakers" and thus did not often work outside of the home. As laws were passed granting women more rights, such as the right to vote, as well as equal pay legislation, more and more women began working outside the home and challenging the traditional gender roles. Today, the majority of women work outside the home and also earn a majority of bachelor's degrees. Additionally, the Legal Abortion Act of 1982 cemented women's right to choose in Volkian federal law after years of court challenges. Since legalization the abortion rate has continued to decline, with about 120 abortions per 1,000 live births in 2020. |
Traditionally women were considered "homemakers" and thus did not often work outside of the home. As laws were passed granting women more rights, such as the right to vote, as well as equal pay legislation, more and more women began working outside the home and challenging the traditional gender roles. Today, the majority of women work outside the home and also earn a majority of bachelor's degrees. Additionally, the Legal Abortion Act of 1982 cemented women's right to choose in Volkian federal law after years of court challenges. Since legalization the abortion rate has continued to decline, with about 120 abortions per 1,000 live births in 2020. |
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The teen pregnancy rate is 14 per 1,000 women. In 2020, the average age at first birth was |
The teen pregnancy rate is 14 per 1,000 women. In 2020, the average age at first birth was 26 and 39.2% of births were to unmarried women. The total fertility rate (TFR) was estimated for 2020 to be at about 2.73 births per woman. |
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Divorce is legal in Volkia |
Divorce is legal in Volkia. Previously there was a stigma around divorce prior to the 1990s, however this has decreased significantly in recent years since the Lunarist Church began recognizing divorce. Polygamy is illegal throughout the country. |
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As of 2020, 57% of Volkian citizens were married, 7% were widowed, 11% were divorced, and 25% had never been married. |
As of 2020, 57% of Volkian citizens were married, 7% were widowed, 11% were divorced, and 25% had never been married. |
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The Volkian Government does not regulate the choice of language in publications by individuals but requires the state to operate in Volkian. Print media, public notices, road signs, and state services are provided in Volkian. |
The Volkian Government does not regulate the choice of language in publications by individuals but requires the state to operate in Volkian. Print media, public notices, road signs, and state services are provided in Volkian. |
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[[Codexian]] is the second most spoken language in Volkia and is often taught as a second language to Volkian students. |
[[Codexian]] is the second most spoken language in Volkia and is often taught as a second language to Volkian students. Recently there has been some push to begin displaying Codexian with Volkian in major public spaces to help encourage tourism and to make traveling for tourists easier. Conservative groups within Volkia have opposed these plans while liberal groups are more receptive. |
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===Religion=== |
===Religion=== |
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[[File:Lunarist Necklace.png|left|thumb|164x164px|Lunarists commonly wear crescent moon necklaces.]] |
[[File:Lunarist Necklace.png|left|thumb|164x164px|Lunarists commonly wear crescent moon necklaces.]] |
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Volkia's healthcare system dates from the Liberal governments of the 1930s and 1940s. Since the mid-1930s, provisions and reforms strengthened and overhauled the system to transform it into the robust {{Wp|universal healthcare}} system that is in place today. In 2018, Volkia spent 11.4% of its GDP on healthcare. Approximately 81% of health expenditures are covered by government funded agencies while the remaining 19% are privately funded. |
Volkia's healthcare system dates from the Liberal governments of the 1930s and 1940s. Since the mid-1930s, provisions and reforms strengthened and overhauled the system to transform it into the robust {{Wp|universal healthcare}} system that is in place today. In 2018, Volkia spent 11.4% of its GDP on healthcare. Approximately 81% of health expenditures are covered by government funded agencies while the remaining 19% are privately funded. |
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Generally speaking healthcare is free for people suffering from {{Wp|chronic diseases}} such as cancer, cystic fibrosis, or hepatitis. Lupines tend to have slightly shorter lifespans than humans, though thanks to medical advancements and a dramatic decrease in inter-lupine violence Volkia's life expectancy has increased nearly 20 years since the 1930s. Today it now matches or exceeds that of other developed nations. As of |
Generally speaking, healthcare is free for people suffering from {{Wp|chronic diseases}} such as cancer, cystic fibrosis, or hepatitis. Lupines tend to have slightly shorter lifespans than humans, though thanks to medical advancements and a dramatic decrease in inter-lupine violence Volkia's life expectancy has increased nearly 20 years since the 1930s. Today it now matches or exceeds that of other developed nations. As of 2020, the average life expectancy at birth is 72.6 years for men and 78.1 years for women. The infant mortality rate is 3.2 deaths per 1,000 live births while the maternal mortality rate is 5.2 per 100,000 live births as of 2020. |
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In 2020, the principal cause of death was cardiovascular disease, at 39%. Obesity and other lifestyle-related diseases are on the rise within Volkia, with the government citing these as major health issues. A study in 2020 showed 53% of the adult population was overweight or obese. The number of {{Wp|musculoskeletal diseases}} and cancers are increasing as well, although the cancer prognosis has improved. |
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===Education=== |
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''Main article: [[Education in Volkia]]'' |
''Main article: [[Education in Volkia]]'' |
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Education is primarily organized within the individual provinces. {{Wp|Kindergarten}} is optional and is open to all children between the ages of three and six, after which school is compulsory until the student completes high school or reaches the age of 18. Volkia operates on a K-12 model, wherein elementary school will usually last from ages six to 11, middle school from ages 11 to 14, and high school from ages 14 to 18. Individuals who drop out prior to completing high school have the opportunity to take the High School Academic Equivalency Test (HSAET), which upon passing, provides the individual with proof they possess high school-level academic skills. |
Education is primarily organized within the individual provinces. Provinces have some control over curriculum, however they must ensure students meet the national standards. {{Wp|Kindergarten}} is optional and is open to all children between the ages of three and six, after which school is compulsory until the student completes high school or reaches the age of 18. Volkia operates on a K-12 model, wherein elementary school will usually last from ages six to 11, middle school from ages 11 to 14, and high school from ages 14 to 18. Individuals who drop out prior to completing high school have the opportunity to take the High School Academic Equivalency Test (HSAET), which upon passing, provides the individual with proof they possess high school-level academic skills. |
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The vast majority of Volkian students attend a public school, 82% of the total students in Volkia. An additional 10% of children attend nonsectarian private schools while 5% are enrolled in a parochial school. Approximately 3% of Volkia's children are homeschooled. |
The vast majority of Volkian students attend a public school, 82% of the total students in Volkia. An additional 10% of children attend nonsectarian private schools while 5% are enrolled in a parochial school. Approximately 3% of Volkia's children are homeschooled. |
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