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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 26 and 39.2% of births were to unmarried women. The total fertility rate (TFR) was estimated for 2020 to be at about 2. |
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 2.25 births per woman. |
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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. |
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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