Research shows that 84% of American women have at least one child by age 50. This is likely influenced by ______.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The motherhood mandate, which is the societal belief that women should have children and that motherhood is a woman's primary role in life, is a major factor that influences women's decisions to have children. This cultural expectation is reinforced by media, religious institutions, and social norms, and can lead women to feel pressured to have children even if they may not want to or are not capable of having them.

Research Shows That 84% of American Women Have at Least