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Traditionally womenWomen were traditionally 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.

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 and is denounced by the Lunarist Church.

As of 2020, 57approximately 52% of Volkian citizens were married, 78% were widowed, 1112% were divorced, and 2528% had never been married.