"We dive into the BirthStrike movement and the wider phenomenon of declining populations. In this episode, we dive into the BirthStrike movement and the wider phenomenon of declining populations. Why are so many people opting out of parenthood? We also explore governments' controversial efforts to reverse the trend, and unpack what it means for the future of labour, care, and the planet. Is a declining population a crisis or a chance to rethink the way we live?"
"Why are so many people opting out of parenthood? We also explore governments' controversial efforts to reverse the trend, and unpack what it means for the future of labour, care, and the planet. Is a declining population a crisis or a chance to rethink the way we live? Presenter: Stefanie Dekker Guests: Therese Lee Feminist activist and content creator Blythe Pepino Founder of BirthStrike Devi Sridhar Professor, University of Edinburgh Heejung Chung Professor, King's College London"
The BirthStrike movement consists of people refusing parenthood as a political stance rooted in climate anxiety, social justice, and systemic distrust. Many individuals cite economic insecurity, unaffordable housing, childcare gaps, and intensified gendered care burdens as motivations for opting out. Governments respond with contested pronatalist measures, ranging from financial incentives to family support and migration policy shifts. Declining populations reshape labor markets, caregiving systems, public finances, and urban planning, while altering environmental pressures. Population decline can create workforce shortages and fiscal strain but also offers an opportunity to reconfigure labour, care, social safety nets, and consumption for sustainability.
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